New paper with Xiling, Deng, Jacqueline Heckenhauer and co. examining silk fibroin evolution in weird case-making caddisflies. doi.org/10.1002/jez....

Thanks for sharing this Postdoctoral opportunity for AmazonWaters @wcs.org @danidoroi.bsky.social @blancanauta.bsky.social @jorgecelis.bsky.social @sfsemerge.bsky.social @aslo.org

Atopsyche is the largest genus of Hydrobiosidae in South America. The larvae are aquatic predators and highly sensitive to environmental changes. In the Andes, there are several endemic species. Here, we present seven new species and update the species present in Ecuador. @lerazuri.bsky.social

🌟 Jumping into this week’s Member Spotlight with @esalatamcarib.bsky.social! 🌟 🌍 Meet Ivan Arismendi 🌍 Ivan specializes in freshwater ecology and conservation. 📱 Follow Ivan: X: @Timaukel Insta:@chucaro.ivan BS: @timaukel.bsky.social Stay tuned for more inspiring scientists from our community!

Un derrame catastrófico, que no es un evento aislado en nuestro país. observatorioderiosandinos.wordpress.com/noticias-imp...

This study compares DNA metabarcoding and traditional morphology-based methods for monitoring macroinvertebrates in Ecuadorian streams, highlighting the need for improved DNA reference libraries before full adoption in biomonitoring. doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

Nuevo artículo -Online first- publicado en #Limnetica. ICAYAR, Índice basado en insectos acuáticos. Cuenca del río Ayuquila-Armería, México. Por: F.E. Rodríguez-Contreras, L.M. Martínez Rivera, C.I. Ortiz-Arrona, B. Ríos-Touma @blancanauta.bsky.social ,C. Villamarín www.limnetica.com/es/limnetica...

A new paper on our ongoing Ecuador work on testing molecular tools for bioassessment. A team effort, led by Frandlab grad student @gjijonn.bsky.social. Always grateful for an opportunity to work with @blancanauta.bsky.social :) doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

Today let’s honor Ramon Margalef (1919-2004) who pioneering works on ecosystem organization, energy dynamics, and biodiversity. While indirect his work align conceptually with the holistic approach of #Gaia theory, emphasizing the intricate ties between life and the environment. 🧪🌍🌐

Time for science, not silence Las gentes de ciencia debemos asumir que "la presentación, divulgación y apoyo del conocimiento científico se ha convertido tanto en una de nuestras tareas básicas como en un acto político" Clima, salud, gatos, lobos, anguilas... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Esta semana participo en el congreso de conservación de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, presentando nuestro trabajo en diversidad de #Trichoptera y los impactos humanos en ríos de los Andes Tropicales