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Ximena León Du’Mottuchi

Vanderbilt University

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Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Approach:statistical model· 2 Approach:machine learning (classical)· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1

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Nicole CreanzaiD· 3 shared E. F. BeachiD· 1 shared Emily Hudson· 1 shared Meklit Mesfin· 1 shared Sarah HourihaniD· 1 shared Sydnie Smith· 1 shared

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2023-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprintJun 2, 2026

Song evolution in light of ecosystem differences: exploring effects of urbanization and ecology on temporal and frequency traits of Spotted and Eastern towhee songs

Ximena León Du’Mottuchi, Meklit Mesfin, Nicole Creanza

This study examines how urbanization and ecological factors influence song frequency traits in Spotted and Eastern towhees using geographic and environmental data.

DOI 10.64898/2026.05.30.728953

statistical modelhost-pathogen & immune response

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Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprintSep 14, 2023

Song distinguishability predicts reproductive isolation between subspecies of the dark-eyed junco

Sarah Hourihan, Emily Hudson, Ximena León Du’Mottuchi…·Nicole Creanza

This study examines song differences between dark-eyed junco subspecies and finds that more distinguishable songs correlate with reduced hybridization and greater genetic differentiation.

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multiple speciesmachine learning (classical)

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Evolutionary BiologybioRxivMay 15, 2023

The role of learned song in the evolution and speciation of Eastern and Spotted towhees

Ximena León Du’Mottuchi, Nicole Creanza

The paper analyzes song features of Eastern and Spotted towhees to assess their role in reproductive isolation and speciation.

DOI 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013135

statistical modelhost-pathogen & immune response

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