David L Field

Evolutionary biologist at MQ. Research on plants #genomics #speciation #adaptation, flower colour, genetic rescue. Snapdragon,kangaroo paw, Eucalypt enthusiast

[David L Field @dfield007]

Preparing to leave twitter/X. I've moved to blue sky - @dlfield.bsky.social

[Joana Meier @joana_meier]

My entire team wrote an opinion paper about Common misconceptions of speciation research. Each section is written by 1-2 team members. The bulk of the writing happened during two writing retreats. It was a lot of fun and I am very happy with the result. https://t.co/4UHcFFODlG

[Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids 🦆🧬 @Jente_O]

That's Not a Hybrid: How to Distinguish Patterns of Admixture and Isolation By Distance | Molecular Ecology Resources
https://t.co/YQuM3IEBM1

Very important paper! Indeed, I have also noticed that Structure/Admixture plots are often overinterpreted as introgression.

[David L Field @dfield007]

@waspwench @PlantPolyploidy Maybe some hybrids. I've seen tall chrysanthus with humilis coloured flowers too

[David L Field @dfield007]

@waspwench @PlantPolyploidy Nice find! It does look like subspecies crysanthus. If it's also taller than standard humilis then quite likely. There are records of chrysanthus nearby west of Chittering

[David L Field @dfield007]

@nicrodemo @ibc2024 @thebuzzbus The Buzzbus strikes back!

[David L Field @dfield007]

Excellent talk by Mario on buzz pollination at @ibc2024 and featuring the @thebuzzbus

[David L Field @dfield007]

@nicrodemo

[Mario Vallejo-Marin @nicrodemo]

Want to do a PhD on why buzz pollination evolves? I will be recruiting a PhD student this Autumn (4 years, fully funded). The official ad will come at the end of summer. if you are interested in the studentship please email me so I can send you the full ad when available.

[David L Field @dfield007]

@waspwench @nicrodemo @NatGeoExplorers @HFSP @LeverhulmeTrust @plant_ecology @PlantEcoEvo_UU Thanks for the enthusiasm on the buzz bus paper. Let us know what you find out regarding Calectasia narrragara. Sounds like a fun sleuthing expedition.

[Mario Vallejo-Marin @nicrodemo]

Fieldwork is one of my favourite parts of science. For this paper, I had the chance to travel with wonderful people in Mexico, Scotland and Australia studying how different bees buzz. Thanks to @NatGeoExplorers, @HFSP, @LeverhulmeTrust and everyone! https://t.co/oSFIoKUZ0t

[David L Field @dfield007]

@ssrdjann But no lion cows this year 😆

[David L Field @dfield007]

Hello again beautiful snapdragons. Pictured, typical magenta pigmented Antirrhinum majus pseudomajus. Field work in the Pyrenees, a stunning place for biologists and old fashioned botanising.

[David L Field @dfield007]

Power nap room! What a great idea to officialise resting the brain briefly before tackling the next research challenge. All universities should consider such a setup

[David L Field @dfield007]

Back to old research stomping grounds of Austria and Vienna.

[David L Field @dfield007]

@TiBoLeroyInEn Totally addicted to base R 😀

[Hervé Sauquet 🌈 @hsauquet_bgsyd]

Our Big Flowering Plant Bang paper is now out in Nature!! So excited to have been part of this massive collaborative effort led by the @kewgardens team, involving 279 co-authors from 27 countries!
#angiosperms #phylogenomics
https://t.co/MedBpOumFd