Evolutionary Ecology

The department of Evolutionary Ecology gathers complementary skills in behavioural ecology, population dynamics, population biology, community ecology, and methodology (statistics and modelling). The research done in the department aims at studying how animal species evolve in a changing world by understanding the causes of the evolution of traits, adaptations and interactions. For that, we consider different levels of organization from individuals to populations and communities. Because organisms cannot be considered isolated from other biotic factors, we consider pathogens but also competing species within communities.

We study how individuals adapt to their environments that are largely impacted by anthropic pressures, and how life history traits and behaviour evolve in response to these pressures. Although we mainly focus on phenotype, we more and more consider the mechanistic link between the genotype and the phenotype. We develop the theoretical framework of our discipline through a conceptual and modeling approach. In parallel, we test hypotheses that arise from theoretical predictions through experimental, comparative and observational approaches on different biological models (insects, birds, mammals). Experimental approaches are developed in the laboratory (insect model) and in natura (bird, insect and mammal models). Observational and comparative research is mainly concerned with vertebrates. Our approaches are also, and increasingly, interested in the mechanisms of adaptive responses. In addition to the classical approaches of demographic analysis and trait change, methods of ecophysiology, chemical ecology and molecular biology are used.

Our department hosts several long-term studies of wild populations of different species. These long-term studies offer a valuable way to understand how biotic and abiotic factors affect individuals’ life history traits, and the functioning of populations in natura. Five populations of mammalian species are thus monitored for several years (more than 40 years on roe deer, 30 on Alpine marmots, 25 years on cats, 16 years on zebras, and 20 years on impala). Two of our study sites (La Sassière in Vanoise National Park (Alpine marmots) and Hwange National Park) have been certified as “Site d’Etude en Ecologie Globale” (SEEG), and two (ZA “Hwange” and ZA “Antarctic and sub-Antarctic”) were certified as “Zone Atelier” by the CNRS.

The department of Evolutionary ecology is also largely involved in training activities. Lastly, we also have strong socio-economic relationships. Indeed, because we address questions of major societal interest (global warming, public health) we tightly collaborate with socio-economic partners (Office Français de la Biodiversité, Vanoise National Park, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Office National des Forêts, etc.) and participate to general public and media events.

Publications

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Phenotypic plasticity of body size in Drosophila: effects of a daily periodicity of growth temperature in two sibling species

G. Pétavy, B. Moreteau, Patricia Gibert, J.P. Morin, J.R. David

Physiological Entomology . 26 : 351-361

2001

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The stength of phenotypic selection in natural population

J.G. Kingsolver, H.E. Hoekstra, J.M. Hoekstra, D. Berrigan, S.N. Vignieri, C.E. Hill...

The American Naturalist . 157 : 245-261

2001

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Chill coma tolerance: a major climatic adaptation among Drosophila species

Patricia Gibert, B. Moreteau, E. Pla, G. Pétavy, D. Karan, J.R. David

Evolution - International Journal of Organic Evolution . 55 : 1063-1068

2001

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Characterization of bacterial and fungal soil communities by automated ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis fingerprints: biological and methodological variability.

L. Ranjard, F. Poly, J. C. Lata, Christophe Mougel, J. Thioulouse, S. Nazaret

Applied and Environmental Microbiology . 67 ( 10 ) : 4479-87

DOI: 10.1128/AEM.67.10.4479–4487.2001

2001

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A mathematical model describing the thermal virus inactivation

C. Noel, Sandrine Charles, A. Francon, Jean-Pierre Flandrois

Vaccine . 19 : 3575-3582

2001

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Population density and small-scale variation in habitat quality affect phenotypic quality in roe deer

Nathalie Pettorelli, Jean-Michel Gaillard, Patrick Duncan, Jean-Pierre Ouellet, Guy van Laere

Oecologia . 128 ( 3 ) : 400-405

DOI: 10.1007/s004420100682

2001

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The browsing index: new tool uses browsing pressure to monitor deer populations

Nicolas Morellet, Stéphane Champely, Jean-Michel Gaillard, Philippe Ballon, Yves Boscardin

Wildlife Society Bulletin . 29 ( 4 ) : 1243-1252

2001

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Influence of oestrus synchronization on male reproductive success in the domestic cat (Felix catus L.)

L. Say, D. Pontier, E. Natoli

Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences . 268 : 1049-1053

2001

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Parasite richness and abundance in insular and mainland feral cats: insularity or density?

Emmanuelle Gilot-Fromont, L. Morvilliers, Marc Artois, D. Pontier

Parasitology . 123 : 143-151

2001

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Seasonal variations in the morphology of the coccolithophore Calcidiscus leptoporus off Bermuda (N. Atlantic)

Sabrina Renaud, C. Klaas

Journal of Plankton Research . 23 : 779-795

2001

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Public information and breeding habitat selection

E. Danchin, D. Heg, Blandine Doligez

incollection . -- : 243-258

2001

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A capture technique for wintering and migrating steppe eagles in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

S. Ostrowski, Emmanuelle Gilot-Fromont, B.U. Meyburg

Wildlife Society Bulletin . 29 : 265-268

2001

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Viability and rate of development at different temperatures in Drosophila: a comparison of constant and alternating thermal regimes

G. Pétavy, J.R. David, Patricia Gibert, B. Moreteau

Journal of Thermal Biology . 26 : 29-39

2001

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Temperature dependence rate of developmental rate and adult size in Drosophila species: biophysical parameters

Patricia Gibert, G. de Jong

Journal of Evolutionary Biology . 14 : 267-276

2001

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Experimental and theoretical evaluation of typing methods based upon random amplification of genomic restriction fragments (AFLP) for bacterial population genetics

Christophe Mougel, Sabrina Teyssier, C. d'Angelo, K. Groud, M. Neyra, K. Sidi-Boumedine...

Genetics Selection Evolution . 33 ( 1 ) : 319-338

2001

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Characterization of bacterial and fungal soil communities by automated ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis fingerprints : biological and methodological variability

Lionel Ranjard, F. Poly, J.C. Lata, Christophe Mougel, Jean Thioulouse, Sylvie Nazaret

Applied and Environmental Microbiology . 67 ( 10 ) : 4479-4487

2001

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The mycorrhizal soil infectivity and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spore communities in soils of different aged fallows in Senegal

Robin Duponnois, Christian Plenchette, Jean Thioulouse, Patrice Cadet

Applied Soil Ecology . 17 : 239-251

2001

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Mycorrhizal soil infectivity and AM fungal spore communities of different aged fallows in Senegal

R. Duponnois, C. Plenchette, J. Thioulouse, P. Cadet

Applied Soil Ecology . 17 : 239-251

2001

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Acomyinae" : new molecular evidences for a muroid taxon (Rodentia: Muridae)

Pascale C Chevret, François M Catzeflis, Johan R. Michaux

Proceedings of the 8th ASM Symposium. Collection Colloques et séminaires. Volume spécial . 2-7099-1470-0 : 109-126

2001

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Using variables aggregation methods to assess toxicant effects on fish populations in river networks

Arnaud Chaumot, S. Charles, Patrick Flammarion, Jeanne Garric, P. Auger

10th annual meeting of SETAC Europe, Brighton, GBR, 21-25 mai 1999 .

2000

Conference paper

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Discussion et commentaires - La planification des expériences : choix des traitements et dispositif expérimental

R. Tomassone, S. Charles-Bajard, L. Bellanger

Journal de la Société Française de Statistique . 141 : 59-64

2000

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Comparative analysis of phylogenic and fishing effects in life history patterns of teleos fishes

M.J. Rochet, Pierre-André Cornillon, Rodolphe Sabatier, D. Pontier

Oikos . 91 : 255-270

2000

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Autoregressive models for estimating phylogenetic and environmental effects: accounting for within-species variations

Pierre-André Cornillon, D. Pontier, M.J. Rochet

Journal of Theoretical Biology . 202 : 247-256

2000

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A discrete events computer model of the Feline Herpes Virus within domestic cat populations

C.H. Cohen, Marc Artois, D. Pontier

Preventive Veterinary Medicine . 45 : 163-181

2000

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The impact of behavioural plasticity at individual level on domestic cat population dynamics

D. Pontier, P. Auger, R. Bravo de La Parra, E. Sanchez

Ecological Modelling . 133 : 117-124

2000

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Effects of the feline panleukemia virus on feral cat populations on islands

K. Berthier, M. Langlais, P. Auger, D. Pontier

Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences . 267 : 2049-2056

2000

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Density spatial organisation and reproductive tactics in the domestic cat and other felids

Olof Liberg, Mikael Sandell, Dominique Pontier, Eugenia Natoli

incollection . -- : 119-148

2000

Book chapter

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Role of rabies in recent demographic changes in red fox (Vulpes vulpes) populations in Europe

M. Chautan, D. Pontier, Marc Artois

Mammalia . 64 : 391-410

2000

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Mate choice in domestic cat Felis catus

E. Natoli, E. de Vito, D. Pontier

Aggressive Behavior . 26 : 455-465

2000

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Successional trends in the characteristics of soil nematodes communities in cropped and fallow lands in Senegal (Sonkorong)

E. Pate, N. Ndiaye-Faye, J. Thioulouse, C. Villenave, T. Bongers, P. Cadet...

Applied Soil Ecology . 14 : 5-15

2000

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Publications

Phenotypic plasticity of body size in Drosophila: effects of a daily periodicity of growth temperature in two sibling species

The stength of phenotypic selection in natural population

Chill coma tolerance: a major climatic adaptation among Drosophila species

Characterization of bacterial and fungal soil communities by automated ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis fingerprints: biological and methodological variability.

A mathematical model describing the thermal virus inactivation

Population density and small-scale variation in habitat quality affect phenotypic quality in roe deer

The browsing index: new tool uses browsing pressure to monitor deer populations

Influence of oestrus synchronization on male reproductive success in the domestic cat (Felix catus L.)

Parasite richness and abundance in insular and mainland feral cats: insularity or density?

Seasonal variations in the morphology of the coccolithophore Calcidiscus leptoporus off Bermuda (N. Atlantic)

Public information and breeding habitat selection

A capture technique for wintering and migrating steppe eagles in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Viability and rate of development at different temperatures in Drosophila: a comparison of constant and alternating thermal regimes

Temperature dependence rate of developmental rate and adult size in Drosophila species: biophysical parameters

Experimental and theoretical evaluation of typing methods based upon random amplification of genomic restriction fragments (AFLP) for bacterial population genetics

Characterization of bacterial and fungal soil communities by automated ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis fingerprints : biological and methodological variability

The mycorrhizal soil infectivity and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spore communities in soils of different aged fallows in Senegal

Mycorrhizal soil infectivity and AM fungal spore communities of different aged fallows in Senegal

Acomyinae" : new molecular evidences for a muroid taxon (Rodentia: Muridae)

Using variables aggregation methods to assess toxicant effects on fish populations in river networks

Discussion et commentaires - La planification des expériences : choix des traitements et dispositif expérimental

Comparative analysis of phylogenic and fishing effects in life history patterns of teleos fishes

Autoregressive models for estimating phylogenetic and environmental effects: accounting for within-species variations

A discrete events computer model of the Feline Herpes Virus within domestic cat populations

The impact of behavioural plasticity at individual level on domestic cat population dynamics

Effects of the feline panleukemia virus on feral cat populations on islands

Density spatial organisation and reproductive tactics in the domestic cat and other felids

Role of rabies in recent demographic changes in red fox (Vulpes vulpes) populations in Europe

Mate choice in domestic cat Felis catus

Successional trends in the characteristics of soil nematodes communities in cropped and fallow lands in Senegal (Sonkorong)

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