Publications by authors named "Matthew J Greenlees"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Matthew J Greenlees"
- Matthew J Greenlees's research primarily focuses on the ecological impact of invasive cane toads (Rhinella marina) in various ecosystems, especially in Australia and Hawaii, examining their interactions with native species and habitat modifications due to environmental changes like wildfires.
- His studies have revealed that wildfires can increase the availability of post-fire habitats for invasive cane toads and alter their parasite loads, suggesting complex dynamics between invasive species and ecosystem changes.
- Greenlees also explores the physiological plasticity of cane toads, noting that while some populations exhibit rapid acclimation to new climatic conditions, this trait may not be uniform across all invasive populations, pointing to the role of both behavioral and physiological adaptations in the success of invasions.
