Miguel A. Cruz

This study shows that sympatric evolution in spider mites reduced reproductive barriers rather than reinforcing them, suggesting evolutionary changes are driven by non-hybridization-related factors.

The paper examines genetic variation in spider mites, finding that faster-growing genotypes experience more competition but cause stronger reproductive interference.

This study shows that food competition alters reproductive interference between spider mite species, affecting their competitive outcomes and coexistence.

This study shows Wolbachia enhances pre-mating isolation in spider mites by aligning it with post-mating isolation caused by the endosymbiont.