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Manel Bolivar
Scientific surveys’ technician, collaborating as such in field trips, whether maritime or limnological. He is also Dive Master of the CEAB and responsible for all diving related, while collaborating occasionally in tasks related with the Biological Collections,
 
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    Unk
    His research focuses on the study of the effects of Global Change in high Pyrenean and Mediterranean mountain fluvial ecosystems, considering the possible actions of restoration and bioremediation for their mitigation, including also the impacts of the introduction of species invasive species (fish) towards the diversity and functioning of aquatic macroinvertebrate communities in Pyrenean rivers and ponds. Part of this research is recorded in the changes associated with climate change and the possible evolution of habitat availability and the future distributions of both endemic species and communities and their functionality. My research has necessitated the long-term monitoring of some aquatic ecosystems in order to be able to differentiate the interannual variability of change trends over time in these ecosystems, as well as some emblematic or vulnerable species. ,
     
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    • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

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    Antoni Lombarte
    Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
     
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    • Digitization
    • Fishes
    • Measures
    • Metadata
    • Observations
    • Tissues

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    Elena Guerrero
    Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
     
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    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods
    • Digitization
    • Fishes
    • Metadata
    • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)
    • Observations
    • Tissues

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    Pere Abelló
    Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
     
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    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods
    • Metadata
    • Observations
    • Tissues

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    Ana Sabatés
    Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
     
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    • Fishes
    • Measures
    • Metadata
    • Observations

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    Roger Villanueva
    Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitat.,
     
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    • Metadata
    • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)
    • Observations
    • Tissues

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    Begoña Sanchez Chillon
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    • Arthropods - arachnids
    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods
    • Digitization

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    Mercedes Paris Garcia
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    • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)
    • Arthropods - other insects
    • Digitization

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    Marta Calvo Revuelta
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    • Amphibians
    • Digitization
    • Reptiles

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    M. Gloria Pérez De Rada
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    • Documentation / Archives
    • Library
    • Pictures

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    Felix Alonso
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    • Library
    • Pictures

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    Ricardo Santos-Bethencourt
    Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
     
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    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods
    • Measures
    • Metadata
    • Observations

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    Joaquim Garrabou
    The group conducts research projects related to the factors and mechanisms that determine the resilience of marine benthic ecosystems face to the global change impacts. To this end the group adopted a multidisciplinary ranging from taxonomy and systematics, to species biology, structure and dynamics of populations and communities, both benthic and planktonic, and the relationship of biological processes with environmental factors. The multidisciplinary approach implies that the studies contemplate a wide range of analytical, experimental (in the field and in the laboratory), statistical and modeling techniques. The team works mainly in the littoral and platform benthic ecosystems in which it has a long experience (campaigns in oceanographic and coastal areas with SCUBA-diving). The research activities is complemented by a long experience in educational and scientific outreach activities.,
     
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    • Measures
    • Metadata
    • Observations

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    Josep M Gasol
    The group was created in 1997 as a Quality Group (Generalitat de Catalunya) and became a CSIC group in 2004. Currently it includes 6 senior scientists, 3 RyC, 7 postdocs, 14 PhD students and 7 technicians. Its main goal is understanding the ecological role of marine microbes. The group applies complementary tools to samples from oceanographic cruises, coastal observatories and lab experiments. It also maintains well-equipped laboratories for molecular biology, culturing, flow cytometry, microscopy and bioinformatics. The group is funded by national and EU projects and has participated in the global circumnavigations Malaspina and TaraOceans, as well as in polar expeditions. During the period 2017-2021, the group has published 161 papers in ISI journals, most of them (81%) in Q1 journals, 42% in D1 journals and 23% in journals with IF >9. The group has a strong commitment to outreach and participates in events addressed to schools or general public.,
     
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    • Bacteria
    • DNA / RNA
    • Other

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    Francisco Javier De Andres Cobeta
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    • Digitization
    • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)

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    Maria Dolores Bragado Alvarez
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    • Digitization
    • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)

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    Susana Fraile Gracia
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    • Digitization
    • Vertebrates

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    Angel L. Garvia Rodriguez
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    • Digitization
    • Mammals

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    Unk
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    • Digital born
    • Digitization
    • Metadata

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    M. Carmen Cuellar
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    • Seed plants
    • Seeds

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    María José Torres Matilla
    The aims of the Geomining Museum are to research,conserve and display the geological, paleontological and mineralogical heritage through its important collections from the different regions of Spain and former Spanish colonies,
     
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    • Collected on Earth

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    Albert Reñé
    Since its creation in 1990, the research group has been studying continent-ocean interactions within the coastal ecosystem, including continental flows and their implications for the marine environment, mainly the nutritional enrichment of coastal waters and its consequences: harmful algal blooms and eutrophication. These studies include researching the mechanisms relevant to the associated biological processes and the relationships between continental inputs, spatial structure, and land use. The group is mainly devoted to basic science but it also addresses the growing demands arising from management criteria and legislation enacted by society and, in particular, by the European Union on environmental quality, human health and wellbeing. Currently, funding of the PBL’s research has been secured until 2024 mainly from European public sources. The group also has a strong commitment to science dissemination and outreach.,
     
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    • Algae
    • Other

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    Ramón Massana
    "The group was created in 1997 as a Quality Group (Generalitat de Catalunya) and became a CSIC group in 2004. Currently it includes 6 senior scientists, 3 RyC, 7 postdocs, 14 PhD students and 7 technicians. Its main goal is understanding the ecological role of marine microbes. The group applies complementary tools to samples from oceanographic cruises, coastal observatories and lab experiments. It also maintains well-equipped laboratories for molecular biology, culturing, flow cytometry, microscopy and bioinformatics. The group is funded by national and EU projects and has participated in the global circumnavigations Malaspina and TaraOceans, as well as in polar expeditions. During the period 2017-2021, the group has published 161 papers in ISI journals, most of them (81%) in Q1 journals, 42% in D1 journals and 23% in journals with IF >9. The group has a strong commitment to outreach and participates in events addressed to schools or general public.",
     
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    • DNA / RNA
    • Other

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    Silvia G Acinas
    "The group was created in 1997 as a Quality Group (Generalitat de Catalunya) and became a CSIC group in 2004. Currently it includes 6 senior scientists, 3 RyC, 7 postdocs, 14 PhD students and 7 technicians. Its main goal is understanding the ecological role of marine microbes. The group applies complementary tools to samples from oceanographic cruises, coastal observatories and lab experiments. It also maintains well-equipped laboratories for molecular biology, culturing, flow cytometry, microscopy and bioinformatics. The group is funded by national and EU projects and has participated in the global circumnavigations Malaspina and TaraOceans, as well as in polar expeditions. During the period 2017-2021, the group has published 161 papers in ISI journals, most of them (81%) in Q1 journals, 42% in D1 journals and 23% in journals with IF >9. The group has a strong commitment to outreach and participates in events addressed to schools or general public.",
     
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    • Bacteria
    • DNA / RNA
    • Other

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    Manuel Sanchez Ruiz
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    • Metadata

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    Javier Ignacio Sanchez Almazan
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    • Other
    • Sponges

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    Juan Jose Sanz Cid
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    • Birds
    • Observations

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    Carolina Martin Albaladejo
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    • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)
    • Arthropods - other insects

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    Aurelio Nieto Codina
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    • Collected on Earth

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    Jorge Juan Miguel Lobo
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    • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

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    Ana Isabel Camacho Perez
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    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods

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    Mario Garcia Paris
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    • Amphibians
    • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

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    Laura Tormo Cifuentes
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    • Digital born
    • Digitization

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    Markus Bastir
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    • Digitization
    • Vertebrates

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    Ana Riesgo Gil
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    • Other
    • Sponges

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    Rafael Zardoya San Sebastian
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    • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)

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    Josefa Celsa Señaris Vázquez
    The scientific collection of vertebrates includes specimens - naturalized or conserved in alcohol – of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Very recently an invertebrate collections is being set up (insects and mites). These items are available to scientists worldwide for use in the study of systematics, zoogeography, ecology, genetics, etc. and are from different geographical areas: the Iberian Peninsula, Africa, South America and Asia. The collection of fishes is the smallest, with some 9,000 specimens (300 species); the herpetological collection contains 22,000 specimens of reptiles (450 species) and 15,000 amphibians (150 species); the ornithological collection has around 33,000 specimens (2,300 species); and the mammal collection some 34,000 specimens (1,300 species). Currently the main aim is the use of the collection by the scientific community, completing and updating the stock catalogue and facilitating access to it. Due to the considerable number of requests for tissue samples for molecular genetics research, a tissue bank has been set up with mammal dermal specimens. Since 2017, the Scientific Collections are part of our Large Scale Facility ICTS-RBD,
     
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    • Amphibians
    • Reptiles

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    Carlos Urdiales Alonso
    The scientific collection of vertebrates includes specimens - naturalized or conserved in alcohol – of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Very recently an invertebrate collections is being set up (insects and mites). These items are available to scientists worldwide for use in the study of systematics, zoogeography, ecology, genetics, etc. and are from different geographical areas: the Iberian Peninsula, Africa, South America and Asia. The collection of fishes is the smallest, with some 9,000 specimens (300 species); the herpetological collection contains 22,000 specimens of reptiles (450 species) and 15,000 amphibians (150 species); the ornithological collection has around 33,000 specimens (2,300 species); and the mammal collection some 34,000 specimens (1,300 species). Currently the main aim is the use of the collection by the scientific community, completing and updating the stock catalogue and facilitating access to it. Due to the considerable number of requests for tissue samples for molecular genetics research, a tissue bank has been set up with mammal dermal specimens. Since 2017, the Scientific Collections are part of our Large Scale Facility ICTS-RBD,
     
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      Roger Jovani Tarrida
      Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
       
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        Elena Angulo Aguado
        We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
         
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          Manuel López Rivera
          The scientific collection of vertebrates includes specimens - naturalized or conserved in alcohol – of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Very recently an invertebrate collections is being set up (insects and mites). These items are available to scientists worldwide for use in the study of systematics, zoogeography, ecology, genetics, etc. and are from different geographical areas: the Iberian Peninsula, Africa, South America and Asia. The collection of fishes is the smallest, with some 9,000 specimens (300 species); the herpetological collection contains 22,000 specimens of reptiles (450 species) and 15,000 amphibians (150 species); the ornithological collection has around 33,000 specimens (2,300 species); and the mammal collection some 34,000 specimens (1,300 species). Currently the main aim is the use of the collection by the scientific community, completing and updating the stock catalogue and facilitating access to it. Due to the considerable number of requests for tissue samples for molecular genetics research, a tissue bank has been set up with mammal dermal specimens. Since 2017, the Scientific Collections are part of our Large Scale Facility ICTS-RBD,
           
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            Yolanda Ruiz
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            • DNA / RNA

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            Emilio Cano
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            • DNA / RNA

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            Monica Garcia-Gallo
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            • DNA / RNA

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            Andrew John Green
            Our group applies many different approaches within inland and estuarine wetlands, with much research carried out in Andalusia (notably Doñana), as well as other parts of the Mediterranean. Our key difference with other research groups is our focus on aquatic systems. Group members have been researching into aquatic birds, amphibians and reptiles for several decades. During the last 15 years we have broadened our research lines and now conduct quality research into aquatic invertebrates and plants, parasites and emergent diseases, and remote sensing of wetlands. We have strength in population dynamics, community and metacommunity ecology, restoration ecology, population genetics, biological invasions and ecotoxicology. Much of our research is focused on the diverse interactions between waterbirds, amphibians or aquatic reptiles and other organisms, and novel research for over a decade has made us world leaders on the passive dispersal of seeds and invertebrates by waterbirds.,
             
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              Marta Sánchez Ordóñez
              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
               
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                Miguel Clavero Pineda
                We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                 
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                  Marta Campesino Izquierdo
                  The aims of the Geomining Museum are to research,conserve and display the geological, paleontological and mineralogical heritage through its important collections from the different regions of Spain and former Spanish colonies,
                   
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                    Luis De La Calle Carballal
                    The aims of the Geomining Museum are to research,conserve and display the geological, paleontological and mineralogical heritage through its important collections from the different regions of Spain and former Spanish colonies,
                     
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                      Josep Antoni Alcover Tomàs
                      Islands have been considered as the best natural laboratories for the study of plant and animal evolution. Their evolutionary uniqueness and isolation make island dwellers prone to extinction in a scenario of climatic change and biodiversity crisis. Insular taxa form simplified communities, where ecological relationships and evolutionary processes can be studied more easily than on the continent. The Balearic Islands are particularly vulnerable to global change and human perturbations. Because of their reduced territory, their rich biodiversity (555 animal and 130 plant endemic taxa) is threatened by loss of habitats and introduction of alien species. The research group covers a broad expertise in taxonomic, biogeographic, evolutionary and ecological issues of insular biotas. The methodological approach is multidisciplinary, combining morphological, distributional, population and molecular data to improve our understanding and promote the conservation of insular unique biotas.,
                       
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                        Enric Torres Roig
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                          Laura Arín
                          The group pursues to advance the knowledge of the marine pelagic ecosystem, promote novel research and foster social awareness of the significance of protecting ocean health. Our main research focuses on studying the structure and dynamics of plankton, its response to environmental disturbances, and its role in the cycling of key chemical elements in the ocean. We investigate the response of plankton ecosystems to ocean warming, stratification, acidification, turbulence, atmospheric deposition, continental runoff and pollution, and explore solutions to abate anthropogenic impacts. In order to tackle these objectives, we use a wide array of laboratory techniques, innovative experimental and field approaches, time series monitoring, remote sensing data analysis, and computer model simulations. By integrating these approaches, methodologies and analytical tools, we aim to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the ocean plankton ecosystem.,
                           
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                          • Algae
                          • Other

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                          Elisabet L Sà
                          "The group was created in 1997 as a Quality Group (Generalitat de Catalunya) and became a CSIC group in 2004. Currently it includes 6 senior scientists, 3 RyC, 7 postdocs, 14 PhD students and 7 technicians. Its main goal is understanding the ecological role of marine microbes. The group applies complementary tools to samples from oceanographic cruises, coastal observatories and lab experiments. It also maintains well-equipped laboratories for molecular biology, culturing, flow cytometry, microscopy and bioinformatics. The group is funded by national and EU projects and has participated in the global circumnavigations Malaspina and TaraOceans, as well as in polar expeditions. During the period 2017-2021, the group has published 161 papers in ISI journals, most of them (81%) in Q1 journals, 42% in D1 journals and 23% in journals with IF >9. The group has a strong commitment to outreach and participates in events addressed to schools or general public.",
                           
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                          • Bacteria
                          • Other

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                          Isabel (Eli) Muñoz
                          Isabel Muñoz (Eli), has been working at IEO-CSIC from 2003. She belongs to the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) team at Cadiz Oceanographic Center. During her career, until today, she has been the curator and manager of the Marine Crustacean Collection, being the taxonomist of the Decapod taxon. She has participated in more than 50 oceanographic surveys, in waters of Africa (Atlantic and Indian Ocean) and European waters (Atlantic, Cantabric and Mediterranean Sea). In latters years, her participation has been as Decapod taxonomist from benthos and trawling surveys. She's a PhD student focusing her research in African Brachyuran crabs.,
                           
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                          • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods

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                          Ignacio Jose De La Riva De La Viña
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                          • Amphibians

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                          Oscar Soriano Hernando
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                          • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

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                          Jose Templado Gonzalez
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                          • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)

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                          Maria Valladolid Martin
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                            Juan Carlos Alonso Lopez
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                            ID :  ()
                            Location : Spain
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                            • Birds

                            Contact Person

                            Salvador Sanchez Carrillo
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                            ID :  ()
                            Location : Spain
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                              Carmen Ascaso Ciria
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                              ID :  ()
                              Location : Spain
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                                Fernando Javier Valladares Ros
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                                ID :  ()
                                Location : Spain
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                                  Gonzalo Almendros Martin
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                                  ID :  ()
                                  Location : Spain
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                                    Joaquin Hortal Muñoz
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

                                    Contact Person

                                    Jorge Morales Romero
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Vertebrates

                                    Contact Person

                                    Manuel Jesus Salesa Calvo
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Vertebrates

                                    Contact Person

                                    Johannes Van Der Made
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Vertebrates

                                    Contact Person

                                    Antonio Garcia-Valdecasas Huelin
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods

                                    Contact Person

                                    Jose Ignacio Doadrio Villarejo
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Fishes

                                    Contact Person

                                    Ana Isabel Fernandez Perdices
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Fishes

                                    Contact Person

                                    Yolanda Fernandez Jalvo
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                    • Vertebrates

                                    Contact Person

                                    Sergio Sanchez Del Moral
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                                    ID :  ()
                                    Location : Spain
                                    Dedication :
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                                      Contact Person

                                      Javier Garcia Guinea
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                                      ID :  ()
                                      Location : Spain
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                                        Contact Person

                                        Antonio Rosas Gonzalez
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                                        ID :  ()
                                        Location : Spain
                                        Dedication :
                                        Seniority :

                                        Taxonomic Fields

                                        • Vertebrates

                                        Contact Person

                                        Pablo Pelaez-Campomanes De Labra
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                                        ID :  ()
                                        Location : Spain
                                        Dedication :
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                                        Taxonomic Fields

                                        • Vertebrates

                                        Contact Person

                                        Francisco Javier Lobon Cervia
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                                        ID :  ()
                                        Location : Spain
                                        Dedication :
                                        Seniority :

                                        Taxonomic Fields

                                        • Fishes

                                        Contact Person

                                        Eduardo Raul Roldan Schuth
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                                        ID :  ()
                                        Location : Spain
                                        Dedication :
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                                        Taxonomic Fields

                                        • Other

                                        Contact Person

                                        Jose Luis Nieves Aldrey
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                                        ID :  ()
                                        Location : Spain
                                        Dedication :
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                                        Taxonomic Fields

                                        • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

                                        Contact Person

                                        Gerardo Felix Benito Ferrandez
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                                        ID :  ()
                                        Location : Spain
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                                          Mariano Garcia Fernandez
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                                          ID :  ()
                                          Location : Spain
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                                            Vanesa Martinez Fernandez
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                                            ID :  ()
                                            Location : Spain
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                                              Fernando Garrido Colmenero
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                                              ID :  ()
                                              Location : Spain
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                                                Luis Sanchez Muñoz
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                                                ID :  ()
                                                Location : Spain
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                                                  Contact Person

                                                  Annie Machordom Barbe
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                                                  ID :  ()
                                                  Location : Spain
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                                                    Iñigo Martinez-Solano Gonzalez
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                                                    ID :  ()
                                                    Location : Spain
                                                    Dedication :
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                                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                                    • Amphibians

                                                    Contact Person

                                                    Borja Mila Valcarcel
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                                                    ID :  ()
                                                    Location : Spain
                                                    Dedication :
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                                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                                    • Birds

                                                    Contact Person

                                                    Alfonso Gabriel Navas Sanchez
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                                                    ID :  ()
                                                    Location : Spain
                                                    Dedication :
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                                                    • Other

                                                    Contact Person

                                                    Carles Vilà Arbonés
                                                    Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                     
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                                                    Location : Spain
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                                                      Ernesto García Márquez
                                                      The scientific collection of vertebrates includes specimens - naturalized or conserved in alcohol – of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Very recently an invertebrate collections is being set up (insects and mites). These items are available to scientists worldwide for use in the study of systematics, zoogeography, ecology, genetics, etc. and are from different geographical areas: the Iberian Peninsula, Africa, South America and Asia. The collection of fishes is the smallest, with some 9,000 specimens (300 species); the herpetological collection contains 22,000 specimens of reptiles (450 species) and 15,000 amphibians (150 species); the ornithological collection has around 33,000 specimens (2,300 species); and the mammal collection some 34,000 specimens (1,300 species). Currently the main aim is the use of the collection by the scientific community, completing and updating the stock catalogue and facilitating access to it. Due to the considerable number of requests for tissue samples for molecular genetics research, a tissue bank has been set up with mammal dermal specimens. Since 2017, the Scientific Collections are part of our Large Scale Facility ICTS-RBD,
                                                       
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                                                      Location : Spain
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                                                        Francisco García González
                                                        Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                         
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                                                        Location : Spain
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                                                          Tomás Redondo Nevado
                                                          Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                           
                                                          ID :  ()
                                                          Location : Spain
                                                          Dedication :
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                                                          Taxonomic Fields

                                                          • Birds

                                                          Contact Person

                                                          Javier Juste Ballesta
                                                          Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                           
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                                                          Location : Spain
                                                          Dedication :
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                                                          • Mammals

                                                          Contact Person

                                                          Miguel Tejedo Madueño
                                                          Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                           
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                                                          Location : Spain
                                                          Dedication :
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                                                          • Amphibians

                                                          Contact Person

                                                          Maria Rosario Sempere Rodríguez
                                                          Doñana's Singular Scientific-Technical Infrastructure (ICTS-RBD) aims at providing access and support for the Spanish and international scientific community that carry out research at the Doñana Protected Areas. Developing and implementing cutting-edge sensor systems interconnected by communication infrastructures, to ensure the automated monitoring of Doñana's wildlife and ecosystems, as well as the development of scientific research relying on such monitoring. To achieve these aims, the ICTS-RBD provides researchers working in Doñana with housing, laboratories, equipment and office space; as well as scientific, technical and logistic support. One of the services provided is access to the scientific collections of vertebrates.,
                                                           
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                                                          Location : Spain
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                                                            Elena Montoya
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                                                            Location : Spain
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                                                            • Library

                                                            Contact Person

                                                            M. Rosario Ruiz
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                                                            ID :  ()
                                                            Location : Spain
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                                                            • Library

                                                            Contact Person

                                                            Pablo Vargas
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                                                            ID :  ()
                                                            Location : Spain
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                                                              Luis Alte
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                                                              ID :  ()
                                                              Location : Spain
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                                                                Francisco Aparicio
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                                                                ID :  ()
                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                  Valentín Fernández
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                                                                  ID :  ()
                                                                  Location : Spain
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                                                                    Eva García
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                                                                    ID :  ()
                                                                    Location : Spain
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                                                                      Juan Pedro Gil
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                                                                      ID :  ()
                                                                      Location : Spain
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                                                                        Alberto Herrero
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                                                                        Location : Spain
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                                                                          Juan José Negro Balmaseda
                                                                          Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                           
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                                                                          Location : Spain
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                                                                            Joaquín Ortego Lozano
                                                                            Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                             
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                                                                            Location : Spain
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                                                                              Francisco Palomares Fernández
                                                                              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                               
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                                                                              Location : Spain
                                                                              Dedication :
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                                                                              Taxonomic Fields

                                                                              • Mammals

                                                                              Contact Person

                                                                              Eloy Revilla Sánchez
                                                                              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                               
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                                                                              Location : Spain
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                                                                                Unk
                                                                                Research aimed at defining and characterising the geodiversity of the Spanish territory, and at studying and disseminating the geological and historical-mining heritage,
                                                                                 
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                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                • Mineralogy

                                                                                Contact Person

                                                                                Alejandro Rodríguez Blanco
                                                                                We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                 
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                                                                                Location : Spain
                                                                                Dedication :
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                                                                                Taxonomic Fields

                                                                                • Mammals

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                                                                                Jacinto Román Sancho
                                                                                We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                 
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                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                  Luis Enrique Santamaría Galdon
                                                                                  We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                   
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                                                                                  Location : Spain
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                                                                                    Juan Aguilar Amat Fernández
                                                                                    Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                     
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                                                                                    Location : Spain
                                                                                    Dedication :
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                                                                                    Taxonomic Fields

                                                                                    • Birds

                                                                                    Contact Person

                                                                                    Julio Blas García
                                                                                    We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                     
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                                                                                    Location : Spain
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                                                                                    • Birds

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                                                                                    Javier María Bustamante Diaz
                                                                                    Our group applies many different approaches within inland and estuarine wetlands, with much research carried out in Andalusia (notably Doñana), as well as other parts of the Mediterranean. Our key difference with other research groups is our focus on aquatic systems. Group members have been researching into aquatic birds, amphibians and reptiles for several decades. During the last 15 years we have broadened our research lines and now conduct quality research into aquatic invertebrates and plants, parasites and emergent diseases, and remote sensing of wetlands. We have strength in population dynamics, community and metacommunity ecology, restoration ecology, population genetics, biological invasions and ecotoxicology. Much of our research is focused on the diverse interactions between waterbirds, amphibians or aquatic reptiles and other organisms, and novel research for over a decade has made us world leaders on the passive dispersal of seeds and invertebrates by waterbirds.,
                                                                                     
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                                                                                    Location : Spain
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                                                                                      Xim Cerdá Sureda
                                                                                      We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                       
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                                                                                      Location : Spain
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                                                                                        Hans Christoph Liedtke
                                                                                        Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                         
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                                                                                        Location : Spain
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                                                                                        Taxonomic Fields

                                                                                        • Amphibians

                                                                                        Contact Person

                                                                                        M. Carmen Díaz Paniagua
                                                                                        Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                         
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                                                                                        Location : Spain
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                                                                                          Jose Antonio Donázar Sancho
                                                                                          We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                           
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                                                                                          • Birds

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                                                                                          Miguel Ángel Ferrer Baena
                                                                                          We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                           
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                                                                                          • Birds

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                                                                                          Jordi Figuerola Borras
                                                                                          Our group applies many different approaches within inland and estuarine wetlands, with much research carried out in Andalusia (notably Doñana), as well as other parts of the Mediterranean. Our key difference with other research groups is our focus on aquatic systems. Group members have been researching into aquatic birds, amphibians and reptiles for several decades. During the last 15 years we have broadened our research lines and now conduct quality research into aquatic invertebrates and plants, parasites and emergent diseases, and remote sensing of wetlands. We have strength in population dynamics, community and metacommunity ecology, restoration ecology, population genetics, biological invasions and ecotoxicology. Much of our research is focused on the diverse interactions between waterbirds, amphibians or aquatic reptiles and other organisms, and novel research for over a decade has made us world leaders on the passive dispersal of seeds and invertebrates by waterbirds.,
                                                                                           
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                                                                                          • Birds

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                                                                                          Vicente García Navas
                                                                                          Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                           
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                                                                                            Iván Gómez Mestre
                                                                                            Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                             
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                                                                                              Carlos Ibáñez Ulargui
                                                                                              Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Mammals

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                                                                                              Jennifer Ann Leonard
                                                                                              Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Mammals

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                                                                                              Adolfo Marco Llorente
                                                                                              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Reptiles

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                                                                                              Fabrizio Sergio
                                                                                              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Birds

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                                                                                              Jose Luis Tella Escobedo
                                                                                              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Birds

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                                                                                              Manuela González Forero
                                                                                              We perform multidisciplinary research aiming at providing the scientific knowledge needed for the conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our research is oriented towards threatened ecosystems, communities, species and populations. We have no a priori taxonomic or regional bias. Nevertheless due to historical and practical reasons most of our work deals with vertebrates. We use long-term data series to evaluate changes in composition, processes and dynamics in ecosystems, communities, populations and individuals as well as the impact of specific human activities at local, regional and global levels and the role of global change drivers. We make use techniques from many disciplines (physiology, epidemiology, complex systems modeling, etc) in order to determine causes, evaluate effects and make projections. We work in cooperation with other researchers both from CSIC and national and international Universities and research institutions.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              Location : Spain
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                                                                                              • Birds

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                                                                                              Ignasi Bartomeus Roig
                                                                                              Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

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                                                                                              Carlos M. Herrara Maliani
                                                                                              Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)

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                                                                                              José Antonio Godoy López
                                                                                              Our goal is to improve the conceptual integration of the different levels of complexity in explaining trait evolution and species diversification. We are pushing the boundaries of current evolutionary theory by examining the possible role of both genetic and non-genetic inheritance, the role of the environment as a phenotypic inductor via epigenetic regulation, and the possibility that such epigenetic changes may evolve under selection into accommodated genetic variation. One important characteristic of this research line is its interdisciplinary component, based on the integration of several approaches, mainly evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and theoretical ecology. This results in an eminently collaborative research. We dig into the histories of species, populations and communities using both traditional genetics and new omics tools. By incorporating and consolidating novel molecular techniques we seek to test ecological hypotheses, study host-parasite interactions, and identify functional polymorphisms in candidate genes to account for ecologically and evolutionarily divergent life history traits.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Mammals

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                                                                                              Eva García
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                                                                                              • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods

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                                                                                              María Serrano
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                                                                                              • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods

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                                                                                              Pilar Ríos
                                                                                              "Pilar Ríos defended her Doctoral Thesis on Antarctic sponges in 2007, obtaining the ""Cum Laude"" qualification and also an extraordinary doctorate award. In recent years she has worked at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography on different projects, the objective of which is to contribute to the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity in the Spanish seas by identifying valuable spaces for the Natura 2000 Network, as well as in other areas of the world with Spanish fishing interests like Indian Ocean (Mozambique), SW Atlantic (Patagonia), NW Atlantic (Canada), Nord Sea (Hatton Bank), SE Atlantic (Namibia), Antarctica or Cantabrian Sea (Spain). During her research career, until today, she has produced 47 scientific articles (Zootaxa, Zookeys, Frontiers, JMBA(UK), etc.) and is the co-author of 19 books or book chapters related to the marine environment, ecology, taxonomy, biodiversity or Vulnerable marine ecosystems. She has worked in 16 research projects funded by public call and in 7 sectorial research projects of special relevance funded by companies and / or administrations, about the results of an investigation or with new content. She was in charge or as member of a team for the preparation of 16 scientific reports for different government agencies. She has presented 117 scientific communications at conferences (99 international and 14 national). She carried out 10 research stays in 3 foreign centers and 1 Spanish. She has participated in 18 marine research cruises on the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, SW (Patagonia, Argentina), NW (European coasts), SE (abyssal basins of the Cape, Angola and Guinea); Antarctica, Arctic and Indian Ocean (Mozambique). She has taught 6 courses related to the marine environment and received 26. Professor of interns at the Universities of Málaga and Alcalá. She is a reviewer for the journals Polar Biology, Journal of Natural History, Zootaxa, JMBA and Zoologische Mededelingen, and editor of WoRMS (World Porifera Database). Currently Senior Scientist in the Oceanographic Centre of Gijon (IEO-CSIC) In the last five years, her lines of research have been directed to studies related to biodiversity, and to the characterization and conservation of benthic communities in Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs), both in the Cantabrian Sea and in the Arctic, Canada, Indian Ocean or Patagonia. A very special section of this line of work has been occupied by the structuring species associated with VMEs that present a fragile structure of biological origin, such as coral reefs and sponge grounds. They are the bioconstructor species that, due to their morphology and development, they create environments that can be used to host other species. The research effort carried out and in the coming years also aims to know and conserve the benthic communities that make up the VMEs, which is essential even to guarantee the sustainability of fishery resources. " ,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              Location : Spain
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                                                                                              • Sponges

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                                                                                              Javier Cristobo
                                                                                              "Javier Cristobo is European PhD. in Marine Biology, Researcher at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), Gijón Oceanographic Centre in the specialty of benthic ecology. The main focus of interests is the Phylum Porifera in different aspects, Taxonomy, Ecology, Sponge Grounds but also the marine invertebrates, Deep Sea fauna, Antarctic research, vulnerable marine ecosystems (VME) and the marine protected areas. He has published over 110 scientific articles and books and research work conducted. Some papers of the last years are related on the characterization of vulnerable deep-sea habitats, The impacts of fishing in Vulnerable marine Ecosystems, , on marine diversity, on the descriptions of new species, Antarctic research or Ecology. At present develops studies on the characterization of vulnerable deep-sea habitats of the Cantabrian Sea focused toward the implementation of Marine Protected Areas on Nature 2000 context. Within the scientific activities in recent years he has participated as an investigator in 37 funded research projects, presented more than 185 communications and talks at national and international conferences, Chief of mission in different scientific expeditions, 15 Researches stages in different countries and Scientific cruises with large research vessels of the European fleet in Cantabrian Sea, Portugal, Namibia, Patagonia, North Sea, South Africa, Cape Verde, Arctic and eight times in the Antarctic. Some of these expeditions currently developing non-invasive methodologies on rocky bottoms, such as photogrammetry, landers and the use of underwater vehicles up to 2000 m in depth. " ,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              Location : Spain
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                                                                                              • Sponges

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                                                                                              Alejandra Calvo
                                                                                              Alejandra Calvo is PhD, expert in plankton (pico and bacterio). As a technician, she works in the benthos laboratory, especially with marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera and the subphylum Crustacea. ,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              • Sponges

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                                                                                              Cristina Boza
                                                                                              Cristina Boza is expert in artisanal fisheries. As a technician, she works in the benthos laboratory, especially with marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera. ,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                              Location : Spain
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                                                                                              • Sponges

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                                                                                              Anna Traveset Vilagines
                                                                                              The Global Change Research (GCR) group aims at understanding, forecasting and ultimately managing the risks posed by Global Change. The group emphasizes the interactions between all components of the Earth system, addressing impacts on biodiversity and biogeochemistry, as well as assessing the role ecosystems play in mitigation and adaptation to global change, both in marine and terrestrial systems. These objectives are addressed through multidisciplinary long-term monitoring, experiments, field observations, data mining and modelling. The marine research lines of the GCR group include (1) metabolism in seagrass meadows, modification of the carbon system by marine vegetation, ocean acidification and warming; (2) function of and services provided by marine ecosystems dominated by macrophyte; (3) coastal ecosystem responses to pressures and to the release of pressures, with particular interest in no linear responses; and (4) scientific support to marine ecosystem conservation polices. The terrestrial systems are studied mostly under the framework of network theory, assessing how different drivers of Global Change (specifically habitat loss, invasive species, agricultural intensification, and climate change) alter the ecological interactions between species, as well as their resilience. The main ongoing research lines encompass (1) the ecological complexity of small islands; (2) pollination ecology; (3) conservation of insect pollinators.,
                                                                                               
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                                                                                                Beatriz Morales Nin
                                                                                                The highly multidisciplinary Marine Ecosystem Dynamics (MED) group (theoretical and experimental physicists, biologists, engineers, statisticians and social scientists) aims to understand the mechanisms that govern the interactions between the different constituents of marine ecosystems, determine how natural processes and human activities influence the structure and function of these ecosystems, and assess their stability and resilience to cope with future changes. Current research focuses on (1) the coupling between ocean processes and marine plankton dynamics (micro to mesoscale), (2) fine-scale microalgal dynamics (e.g. effects of turbulence, physical-biological interactions, Harmful Algal Blooms), (3) the ecology of communities dominated by marine macrophytes, their response to natural and anthropogenic disturbances and their restoration, (4) the connectivity of marine populations, (5) the factors influencing fish population dynamics and life history traits, (6) the protection of marine living resources from the impact of fisheries, and (7) the translation of scientific knowledge into management and awareness.,
                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                • Fishes

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                                                                                                Amparo Lázaro Castillo
                                                                                                The Global Change Research (GCR) group aims at understanding, forecasting and ultimately managing the risks posed by Global Change. The group emphasizes the interactions between all components of the Earth system, addressing impacts on biodiversity and biogeochemistry, as well as assessing the role ecosystems play in mitigation and adaptation to global change, both in marine and terrestrial systems. These objectives are addressed through multidisciplinary long-term monitoring, experiments, field observations, data mining and modelling. The marine research lines of the GCR group include (1) metabolism in seagrass meadows, modification of the carbon system by marine vegetation, ocean acidification and warming; (2) function of and services provided by marine ecosystems dominated by macrophyte; (3) coastal ecosystem responses to pressures and to the release of pressures, with particular interest in no linear responses; and (4) scientific support to marine ecosystem conservation polices. The terrestrial systems are studied mostly under the framework of network theory, assessing how different drivers of Global Change (specifically habitat loss, invasive species, agricultural intensification, and climate change) alter the ecological interactions between species, as well as their resilience. The main ongoing research lines encompass (1) the ecological complexity of small islands; (2) pollination ecology; (3) conservation of insect pollinators.,
                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                  Sílvia Pérez Mayol
                                                                                                  The highly multidisciplinary Marine Ecosystem Dynamics (MED) group (theoretical and experimental physicists, biologists, engineers, statisticians and social scientists) aims to understand the mechanisms that govern the interactions between the different constituents of marine ecosystems, determine how natural processes and human activities influence the structure and function of these ecosystems, and assess their stability and resilience to cope with future changes. Current research focuses on (1) the coupling between ocean processes and marine plankton dynamics (micro to mesoscale), (2) fine-scale microalgal dynamics (e.g. effects of turbulence, physical-biological interactions, Harmful Algal Blooms), (3) the ecology of communities dominated by marine macrophytes, their response to natural and anthropogenic disturbances and their restoration, (4) the connectivity of marine populations, (5) the factors influencing fish population dynamics and life history traits, (6) the protection of marine living resources from the impact of fisheries, and (7) the translation of scientific knowledge into management and awareness.,
                                                                                                   
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                                                                                                  • Fishes

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                                                                                                  Miguel Ángel González Estevez
                                                                                                  The Global Change Research (GCR) group aims at understanding, forecasting and ultimately managing the risks posed by Global Change. The group emphasizes the interactions between all components of the Earth system, addressing impacts on biodiversity and biogeochemistry, as well as assessing the role ecosystems play in mitigation and adaptation to global change, both in marine and terrestrial systems. These objectives are addressed through multidisciplinary long-term monitoring, experiments, field observations, data mining and modelling. The marine research lines of the GCR group include (1) metabolism in seagrass meadows, modification of the carbon system by marine vegetation, ocean acidification and warming; (2) function of and services provided by marine ecosystems dominated by macrophyte; (3) coastal ecosystem responses to pressures and to the release of pressures, with particular interest in no linear responses; and (4) scientific support to marine ecosystem conservation polices. The terrestrial systems are studied mostly under the framework of network theory, assessing how different drivers of Global Change (specifically habitat loss, invasive species, agricultural intensification, and climate change) alter the ecological interactions between species, as well as their resilience. The main ongoing research lines encompass (1) the ecological complexity of small islands; (2) pollination ecology; (3) conservation of insect pollinators.,
                                                                                                   
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                                                                                                    Damià Jaume Llabrés
                                                                                                    Islands have been considered as the best natural laboratories for the study of plant and animal evolution. Their evolutionary uniqueness and isolation make island dwellers prone to extinction in a scenario of climatic change and biodiversity crisis. Insular taxa form simplified communities, where ecological relationships and evolutionary processes can be studied more easily than on the continent. The Balearic Islands are particularly vulnerable to global change and human perturbations. Because of their reduced territory, their rich biodiversity (555 animal and 130 plant endemic taxa) is threatened by loss of habitats and introduction of alien species. The research group covers a broad expertise in taxonomic, biogeographic, evolutionary and ecological issues of insular biotas. The methodological approach is multidisciplinary, combining morphological, distributional, population and molecular data to improve our understanding and promote the conservation of insular unique biotas.,
                                                                                                     
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                                                                                                    • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods

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                                                                                                    Unk
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                                                                                                      Montserrat Ramón
                                                                                                      Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
                                                                                                       
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                                                                                                      • Molluscs (bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods)

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                                                                                                      Valerio Sbragaglia
                                                                                                      Marine ecosystems, their populations and habitats are affected by a wide array of factors, both of natural (environmental changes, seasonality, natural hazards) and anthropogenic (fishing activity, habitat loss, climate change) origin. The group mission is to provide the scientific basis for the sustainable use and conservation of the marine living resources and their habitats.,
                                                                                                       
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                                                                                                      • Fishes

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                                                                                                      Berta Caballero-López
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                                                                                                      • Arthropods - arachnids
                                                                                                      • Arthropods - crustaceans & myriapods
                                                                                                      • Arthropods - insects (Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera)
                                                                                                      • Arthropods - other insects

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                                                                                                      Javier Quesada Lara
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                                                                                                        Joan Carles Senar Jorda
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                                                                                                        • Birds

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                                                                                                        Miriam Aixart Sahun
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                                                                                                          Marc Campeny Crego
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                                                                                                          • Gems
                                                                                                          • Mineralogy

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                                                                                                          David Bertrán Chavarría
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                                                                                                          Location : Spain
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                                                                                                            Yael Díaz-Acha
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                                                                                                            • Petrology

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                                                                                                            Vicent Vicedo Vicedo
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                                                                                                            Location : Spain
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                                                                                                              Núria Abellán
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                                                                                                                Unk
                                                                                                                Researcher of the "Insect Biology and Biodiversity" research group at the Complutense University of Madrid. Since 1993 he has been dedicated to the maintenance, modernization and digitization of the UCME entomological research collection,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                • Arthropods - arachnids

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                                                                                                                Patricia Cervigón
                                                                                                                From the beginning, she was coordinator of the Palynological Network of the Community of Madrid working for the regional administration of the Community of Madrid. She is honorific member of the Department of the Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany and the MAF herbarium ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Rosario Gavilán
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Daniel Sánchez-Mata
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Lourdes López-Merino
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Alba Gutiérrez-Girón
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Javier Pérez
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Eladio Casado
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Rosina Magaña
                                                                                                                Vascular plants but also Cryptograms ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                • Seed plants

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                                                                                                                Unk
                                                                                                                Since 1996 I have been focused in the study of lichenized fungi under different approaches: until 2003 I worked on ecophysiology. Since then and until now I have concentrated on species delimitation and cryptic species by the use of phylogenetic tools, intraspecific and interspecific molecular divergence, DNA sequences as "barcoding", and coalescence analysis. ,
                                                                                                                 
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                                                                                                                Location : Spain
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                                                                                                                • Fungi/Lichens

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