Daniel S. Gruner

A maximum entropy perspective reveals deviations from steady state during active diversification

The paper uses METE to analyze Hawaiian arthropod communities and finds deviations from steady state during active diversification, linked to beta-diversity peaks and invasion dynamics.

Intermediate abundance promotes speciation when dispersal is limited

The paper shows that intermediate abundance maximizes speciation probability under limited dispersal, supported by empirical analysis of Hawaiian arthropod data.

Local nutrient addition drives plant biodiversity losses but not biotic homogenization in global grasslands

This study shows nutrient addition reduces plant diversity at local and larger scales equally, without causing biotic homogenization in global grasslands.