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Angelica crottini
| Name: | Angelica crottini |
| Sigla: | AC |
| Estado: | Non active |
| 0000-0002-8505-3050 | |
| C716-06F7-11BE |
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I am an evolutionary biologist interested in the study of species formation and differentiation, and I am using the amphibians and reptiles of Madagascar as a model system. I am interested in characterizing and describing the herpetological diversity of Madagascar, understand how this has evolved, and use this knowledge to suggest conservation measures aimed at safeguarding Madagascar ecosystems.Depending on the different questions, and together with my research group and collaborators, we target single species, specific groups of organisms, or investigate the host-microbiome relationships. To do so we are combining traditional collection-based approaches (specimen collection and comparative specimen inspection), molecular systematics, phylogenetics and phylogenomics, population genetic and genomics, molecular taxonomic identification, biogeography, bioinformatics, modelling and ecology.
I have a solid fieldwork experience in Madagascar, where I have organized several expeditions, which are a vital component of my research and are essential for the development of most of my research projects.
I'm involved in numerous conservation activities in Madagascar: I am the co-chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Amphibian Specialist Group - section Madagascar -; I have contributed to the development and implementation of the first (2006) and second (2016) Action Plan for Amphibian Conservation of Madagascar; since 2010 I am the leading researcher of the National Monitoring Program for the early detection of the emerging infectiousdisease caused by the amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) on the island; I recently join the technical advisory group of the Asian toad control Programme, established to fight the spread of the invasive Asian toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in Madagascar.
In a nutshell my main expertises and/or interestes are: 1) Taxonomy and Systematics; 2) Biogeography and Evolution; 3) Species diversification; 4) Conservation.
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