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Caleb Krueger @cheloevo.bsky.social · 2h

Now out in the September issue of @journal-evo.bsky.social!

- Pop-level thresholds between male/female development (Tpiv) correlate with mean incubation temps among species, but temp variability within species

- Threshold variation within pops (TRT) is more complex and confounded by study design

Caleb Krueger @cheloevo.bsky.social · Jun 26

Proofs are up for my latest pub in @journal-evo.bsky.social! It’s a big ol’ analysis of how sex-ratio reaction norms vary with local climates within and among turtle species with TSD. Check it out here:

doi.org/10.1093/evol...

The tortoise and the air: climate shapes sex-ratio reaction norm variation in turtles

Abstract. For some species, gonadal sex determination relies on environmental cues and thus ought to match local conditions, which can be accomplished thro

doi.org

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Fabricio Villalobos @fabrovillalobos.bsky.social · 22h

Just published in @journal-evo.bsky.social: Different diets, different speciation rates in the most ecologically diverse family of mammals, the amazing Phyllostomidae 🦇

tinyurl.com/5xd3p3mz

Para un pequeño resumen, ve las figuras 👇

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 20h

Nominations are now open for the Dobzhansky Prize, which recognizes the accomplishments and future promise of an outstanding early-career evolutionary biologist. The award includes $5000 and an award talk at the in-person Evolution meeting. Deadline: December 1
shorturl.at/p70wY

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Dobzhansky Prize to recognize the accomplishments and future promise of an outstanding early-career evolutionary biologist. Nominations due December 1, 2025.

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Jon Velotta @jpvelotta.bsky.social · 13d

Check out our new deer mouse paper @sse-evolution.bsky.social! A truly collaborative effort with @drgodwit.bsky.social, @mstager.bsky.social, and Zac Cheviron. academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...

Incomplete genetic compensation and countergradient variation of blood-oxygen transport in deer mice

Abstract. Novel environments can induce fitness-reducing responses (i.e., maladaptive plasticity) that should be eliminated by selection via genetic compen

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 13d

Submit your nominations for the tri-society IDEA Award by October 15! This award recognizes a person at any career stage who has strengthened the ecology and evolutionary biology community by promoting inclusiveness and diversity in our fields. www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

Background: A glowing lightbulb. Text: American Society of Naturalists, Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists, Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity, Access Award. Deadline: October 15, 2025.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 13d

Nominations are due September 30 for the Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions to the field through research, mentorship, outreach, DEI work, and/or other service to the evolutionary biology community. Submit your nomination today!
www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Lifetime Achievement Award, Nominations due September 30. A background of gold star confetti and a gold trophy.

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Evolution @journal-evo.bsky.social · 14d

Now seeking associate editors for 2026! AEs receive free membership in SSE and free registration to the annual Evolution meeting. Indicate your interest in this short form by September 30: forms.gle/JwAmeM4YV9Fv...

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Australasian Evolution Society @austevolsoc.bsky.social · 16d

Final Week to Register!

AES 2025 | Brisbane | 1–3 Oct
🗓 Registration closes 29 Sept

Don’t miss your chance to be part of three days of evolutionary science, talks & community.

Secure your spot now!

ausevo.com/registration/

#AES2025 #Evolution #AusSci #Conference

AES 2025

Conference Registration

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Evolution Letters @evolletters.bsky.social · 15d

Rapid temporal adaptation structures tolerance to toxic cyanobacteria in a natural population of the water flea Daphnia
doi.org/10.1093/evle...

Now in @evolletters.bsky.social by Maxime Fajgenblat et al.

📷: Janek Lass

A water flea of genus Daphnia in lateral view, showing an orange embryo in the brood pouch and greenish digestive tract through its transparent carapace. Credit: WikimediaCommons

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Evolution Letters @evolletters.bsky.social · 27d

Changes to a leaf trait due to adaptive evolution and plasticity can rescue subalpine populations from the detrimental effects of climate change
doi.org/10.1093/evle...

Now in @evolletters.bsky.social by Diane R Campbell, @jellyturtle.bsky.social, and Justin Kipness

Illustration by J. Francis

Illustration of projected changes in leaves. Three possible scenarios are shown as green shoots of different lengths with different densities of projected leaves.

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Evolution @journal-evo.bsky.social · 23d

New Editor's Choice article:
"Island biogeography and competition drive rapid venom complexity evolution across rattlesnakes" by Hirst et al.
doi.org/10.1093/evol...
@hirsticane.bsky.social @RamsesRosales11.bsky.social @marcabeer.bsky.social @jason-strickland.bsky.social @reptilerhett.bsky.social

Volume 79, Issue 8
August 2025
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Australasian Evolution Society @austevolsoc.bsky.social · 20d

Last call!
Final registration for AES 2025 in Brisbane closes 29 Sept
aes.corsizio.com/event/685405...

Don’t miss your chance to join three days of cutting-edge evolutionary science + community!

#AES2025 #Evolution #AusSci

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Daniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 25d

Cover of the new issue of Evolution Letters @evolletters.bsky.social featuring our stickleback-tapeworm paper. academic.oup.com/evlett
What happens to immunity and infection prevalence in the 50 years after a host invades a new location

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 20d

Nominations are due September 30 for the Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions to the field through research, mentorship, outreach, DEI work, and/or other service to the evolutionary biology community. Submit your nomination today!
www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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SORTEE @sortee.bsky.social · 21d

Register now for #SORTEE2025 conference!

We thank our sponsors (@asn-amnat.bsky.social, @cdnsciencepub.com, @datadryad.bsky.social, @peercommunityin.bsky.social, @royalsociety.org, @sse-evolution.bsky.social, @biologists.bsky.social) who are eligible for free registration.

SORTEE @sortee.bsky.social · Aug 1

📷 The 2025 SORTEE conference program is now online!

Visit sortee.org/upcoming/ to register and explore the exciting lineup of various sessions.

#SORTEE2025

If you know a great open science project, now is the time to nominate it for a SORTEE Award www.sortee.org/awards/

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EvoKE @evokeproject.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Reminder!
The deadline to submit for #EvoKE25 is September 25th 🗓️
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this!

👉 More info & dates: evokeproject.org/important-da...

@eseb.bsky.social @evolletters.bsky.social @sse-evolution.bsky.social @natecoevo.nature.com @jevbio.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 26d

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 27d

Applications due Monday September 15 for the International Event Grants! These grants support symposia, workshops, courses, and other evolutionary biology events, including virtual events. Learn more and apply now: rb.gy/76fgi

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution International Event Grants. Applications due September 15.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 27d

The 5pm Eastern deadline helps us be around to handle any last-minute questions or technological issues :) Submit your proposal early if you can! Contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 27d

Proposals are due Monday at 5pm Eastern for the Rosemary Grant Advanced Awards! These grants provide up to $3500 US in funding for PhD students. www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Graduate Research Excellence Grants. Rosemary Grant Advanced Awards, Deadline: September 15, 5:00 PM Eastern.

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Evolution Meetings @evolmtg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Evolution Meeting 2026 logo contest! The winner will receive meeting registration and an Evolution 2026 t-shirt. www.evolutionmeetings.org/2026-logo-co...

Evolution Conference Information

Evolution 2026 Cleveland needs a logo! Submit your design(s) to [email protected] with the subject header 'logo contest 2026' Guidance: 3-4 colors maximum try to avoid single organism...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 29d

Applications due September 15 for the International Event Grants! These grants support symposia, workshops, courses, and other evolutionary biology events, including virtual events. Learn more and apply now: rb.gy/76fgi

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · Sep 8

The ASN/SSE/SSB Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Award is now accepting nominations! The recipient(s) will present a plenary lecture at the 2026 Evolution meeting. Nominations due October 15!
www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nominations are due Sept. 30 for the Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions through research, mentorship, outreach, DEI work, and/or other service to the evolutionary biology community. Nominate yourself or someone else today!
www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

Background image: A gold trophy on a table scattered with gold star confetti. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution, Lifetime Achievement Award, Nominations due September 30.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · Sep 5

Proposals are due next week for the Rosemary Grant Advanced Awards! These grants provide up to $3500 US in funding for PhD students. Contact [email protected] with any questions. www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

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