This study identifies 132 ancient whole-genome duplication events in angiosperms, showing they cluster around periods of environmental upheaval and extinction.

Cell · May 8, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology

An in-depth dataset of northwestern European arthropod life histories and ecological traits

Garben Logghe, Femke Batsleer, Dirk Maes, Tristan Permentier, Matty P. Berg, Dimitri Brosens, S. Cooleman, Pallieter DE SMEDT, Jonas Hagge, Jorg Lambrechts, Marc A. A. Pollet, Fons Verheyde, Dries Bonte

The paper compiles a dataset of arthropod life histories and ecological traits to support conservation strategies and predict species vulnerability to environmental changes.

Biodiversity Data Journal · Mar 11, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology

Consistent covariation of dispersal, life history and thermal niches across terrestrial arthropods

Garben Logghe, Femke Batsleer, Guillermo Fandós, Dirk Maes, Dries Bonte

The paper examines covariation among dispersal, life history, and thermal niches in 4000 Western European arthropod species, identifying two trait syndromes linked to climate change adaptation potential.

bioRxiv · Jan 10, 2025 · PreprintEcology