M. Alfaro

Evolution and spread of multi-adapted pathogens in a spatially heterogeneous environment

This study models how multi-adapted pathogens evolve and spread in spatially heterogeneous environments, showing that multi-adaptation can drive epidemic spread while single-adaptation occurs later.

Considering decoupled phenotypic diversification between ontogenetic phases in macroevolution: An example using Triggerfishes (Balistidae)

The paper examines ontogenetic variation in locomotor morphology of triggerfishes, revealing decoupled diversification dynamics between adult and juvenile stages.

The emergence of a birth-dependent mutation rate in asexuals: causes and consequences

This study shows that in asexual populations, a positive correlation between birth rate and mutation rate emerges naturally, leading to new evolutionary dynamics and trade-offs.

On the effect of asymmetrical trait inheritance on models of trait evolution

This study investigates how asymmetrical trait inheritance at speciation affects macroevolutionary analyses, showing that small phenotypic jumps can significantly alter model selection and parameter estimation.