Diego Francisco Cisneros-Heredia

The paper presents a high-quality reference genome for the endangered Orces Blue Whiptail lizard using long-read sequencing, providing a foundation for evolutionary and conservation genomic research.

This study uses participatory science data to analyze hymenopteran pollination ecology in Quito, revealing that alien plants interact with more pollinator taxa and non-native honeybees dominate pollination networks.

The paper examines the diet of Great Horned Owls in northern Ecuador and reviews literature on their dietary patterns, finding mammals dominate prey with adaptability to urban areas.