Why Ecologists Should Avoid Putting Things Into Groups

Explore the ecological implications of categorization in this thought-provoking seminar. Delve into the redundancy hypothesis, spatial aggregation, and alternative approaches to studying biodiversity. Examine the potential drawbacks of grouping in ecological research and consider how genetic changes can be utilized to investigate diversity. Compare modeling techniques and engage in a critical discussion about the thresholds and limitations of species groupings. Participate in an interactive Q&A session on Slack to further explore these concepts and their impact on ecological studies.

Introduction
The redundancy hypothesis
The solution
Spatial aggregation
Summary
Discussion
Is there a threshold
Are species groupings as well
How to determine what genetic changes to use to study diversity
How does a model compare to phenomenological models
Is grouping a problem