Toby Pennington
@tobypennington.bsky.social
Botanist, biogeographer
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On March 3rd @ 5pm CET, we are re-starting the Integration of speciation seminar series! The first 3 sessions feature talks by *Early-Career Researchers*, and include a Q&A with an established PI about their career path.
Sign up to get the link: speciation-network.pages.ist.ac.at/seminar-seri...
Sign up to get the link: speciation-network.pages.ist.ac.at/seminar-seri...
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
On March 3rd @ 5pm CET, we are re-starting the Integration of speciation seminar series! The first 3 sessions feature talks by *Early-Career Researchers*, and include a Q&A with an established PI about their career path.
Sign up to get the link: speciation-network.pages.ist.ac.at/seminar-seri...
Sign up to get the link: speciation-network.pages.ist.ac.at/seminar-seri...
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I’m immeasurably chuffed to have been able to contribute a chapter to this beautiful book, the Atlas of Botany, a collaboration between @thebotanics.bsky.social and DK. Available for pre-order now! rbgeshop.org/products/pre...
#botany #popularscience 🌐🌏
#botany #popularscience 🌐🌏
February 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I’m immeasurably chuffed to have been able to contribute a chapter to this beautiful book, the Atlas of Botany, a collaboration between @thebotanics.bsky.social and DK. Available for pre-order now! rbgeshop.org/products/pre...
#botany #popularscience 🌐🌏
#botany #popularscience 🌐🌏
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🌿🌍 Join us to learn about the newly published “No evidence for the niche breadth – range size hypothesis in big plant genera” in @annbot.bsky.social by Ludwig Baldaszti and co-authors. (1/9)
👉 doi.org/qnrq
@baldasztil.bsky.social
@caroaceae.bsky.social
@petermoonlight.bsky.social
#PlantScience
👉 doi.org/qnrq
@baldasztil.bsky.social
@caroaceae.bsky.social
@petermoonlight.bsky.social
#PlantScience
February 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
🌿🌍 Join us to learn about the newly published “No evidence for the niche breadth – range size hypothesis in big plant genera” in @annbot.bsky.social by Ludwig Baldaszti and co-authors. (1/9)
👉 doi.org/qnrq
@baldasztil.bsky.social
@caroaceae.bsky.social
@petermoonlight.bsky.social
#PlantScience
👉 doi.org/qnrq
@baldasztil.bsky.social
@caroaceae.bsky.social
@petermoonlight.bsky.social
#PlantScience
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Two new papers to start your week! First, big distributions and little genetic divergence in the global biogeography of zoantharians: biogeography.pensoft.net/article/1742...
Global biogeography of zoantharians indicates a weak genetic differentiation between the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans, and distinct communities in tropical and temperate provinces
Biogeographic patterns for marine fishes and scleractinian stony corals are well-established, but it is still unclear whether these patterns apply to the understudied marine invertebrates. Here we inv...
biogeography.pensoft.net
February 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Two new papers to start your week! First, big distributions and little genetic divergence in the global biogeography of zoantharians: biogeography.pensoft.net/article/1742...
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🔥 Postdoctoral Opportunity | Fire, Seeds & the Cerrado 🌱
The Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology (UNESP, Brazil) is offering a postdoc position to study how fire regimes and climate warming shape seed traits and germination in Cerrado species.
👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/hf9yd98f
#Ecology #Traits
The Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology (UNESP, Brazil) is offering a postdoc position to study how fire regimes and climate warming shape seed traits and germination in Cerrado species.
👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/hf9yd98f
#Ecology #Traits
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
🔥 Postdoctoral Opportunity | Fire, Seeds & the Cerrado 🌱
The Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology (UNESP, Brazil) is offering a postdoc position to study how fire regimes and climate warming shape seed traits and germination in Cerrado species.
👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/hf9yd98f
#Ecology #Traits
The Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology (UNESP, Brazil) is offering a postdoc position to study how fire regimes and climate warming shape seed traits and germination in Cerrado species.
👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/hf9yd98f
#Ecology #Traits
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A reminder that the next Funk lecture will take place this Wednesday! We will be hosting @comecology.bsky.social, so you do not want to miss it 😀
There's still time to sign up for our next Funk Biogeography Seminar, this Wednesday at 1:00PM UTC! Learn more and register here: www.biogeography.org/news/news/ja...
January 2026 Funk Biogeography Seminar — Pedro Peres-Neto
Ecology & Evolution in Spatial Structured Environments
Ecological and evolutionary dynamics occur in environments that are intrinsically spatially structured, yet spatial environmental heterogene...
www.biogeography.org
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A reminder that the next Funk lecture will take place this Wednesday! We will be hosting @comecology.bsky.social, so you do not want to miss it 😀
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January 23, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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How are fish species distributions associated with geomorphology in the Western Amazon? The first 2026 Frontiers of Biogeography article is out now: doi.org/10.21425/fob...
Fish species composition reflects geomorphology in the Western Amazon, the Earth's vertebrate biodiversity hotspot
Fishes of the Western Amazon exhibit the greatest diversity of any continental vertebrate fauna on Earth. Hypotheses to explain diversity patterns have focused on various ecological and evolutionary p...
doi.org
January 25, 2026 at 11:53 PM
How are fish species distributions associated with geomorphology in the Western Amazon? The first 2026 Frontiers of Biogeography article is out now: doi.org/10.21425/fob...
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Small-island effect is detected for both native and non-native seed plants in the largest archipelago of China - and shown for both species richness and phylogenetic diversity -https://biogeography.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=168932
Small-island effect is detected for both native and non-native seed plants in the largest archipelago of China
The small-island effect (SIE) describes a particular form of species–area relationship where species richness on small islands is independent of island area or relates to area in a different way than ...
biogeography.pensoft.net
January 23, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Small-island effect is detected for both native and non-native seed plants in the largest archipelago of China - and shown for both species richness and phylogenetic diversity -https://biogeography.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=168932
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Happy to share this paper from the Madidi Metabolomics Project, led by Sierra Chadwick & Brian Sedio, and made possible by the Madidi Project, Herbario Nacional de Bolivia, Missouri Botanical Garden @mobotgarden.bsky.social and WashU @livingearthcollab.bsky.social 🌴 ⛰️
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
Chemical properties of foliar metabolomes represent a key axis of functional trait variation in forests of the tropical Andes
Abstract. Plants interact with their environment through diverse specialized metabolites that protect them from abiotic stressors, like drought or radiatio
doi.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Happy to share this paper from the Madidi Metabolomics Project, led by Sierra Chadwick & Brian Sedio, and made possible by the Madidi Project, Herbario Nacional de Bolivia, Missouri Botanical Garden @mobotgarden.bsky.social and WashU @livingearthcollab.bsky.social 🌴 ⛰️
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
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Our paper on the mysterious Devonian organism Prototaxites has now finally been published! See the paper here (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) and our explainer thread below!
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Our paper on the mysterious Devonian organism Prototaxites has now finally been published! See the paper here (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) and our explainer thread below!
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
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New preprint is up!
Not going spoil the results for you 🤓 but we looked at some “bird” vs “bee”-pollinated Penstemon hybrid zones and came away with some pretty unexpected results!
Not going spoil the results for you 🤓 but we looked at some “bird” vs “bee”-pollinated Penstemon hybrid zones and came away with some pretty unexpected results!
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
New preprint is up!
Not going spoil the results for you 🤓 but we looked at some “bird” vs “bee”-pollinated Penstemon hybrid zones and came away with some pretty unexpected results!
Not going spoil the results for you 🤓 but we looked at some “bird” vs “bee”-pollinated Penstemon hybrid zones and came away with some pretty unexpected results!
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Postdoc position with me at Stockholm University – phylogenomics and evolution of fire adaptations in Malagasy Erica : www.su.se/english/divi...
January 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Postdoc position with me at Stockholm University – phylogenomics and evolution of fire adaptations in Malagasy Erica : www.su.se/english/divi...
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Had a great week at #TIBS2026! Presented my first conference talk, listened to many interesting topics and got to chat with new people. All while exploring the cute city of Aarhus. The travel days were anything but smooth, but we made it back to Munich!
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Had a great week at #TIBS2026! Presented my first conference talk, listened to many interesting topics and got to chat with new people. All while exploring the cute city of Aarhus. The travel days were anything but smooth, but we made it back to Munich!
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Fish species composition reflects geomorphology in the Western Amazon, the Earth's vertebrate biodiversity hotspot biogeography.pensoft.net/articles.php...
Fish species composition reflects geomorphology in the Western Amazon, the Earth's vertebrate biodiversity hotspot
Fishes of the Western Amazon exhibit the greatest diversity of any continental vertebrate fauna on Earth. Hypotheses to explain diversity patterns have focused on various ecological and evolutionary p...
biogeography.pensoft.net
January 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Fish species composition reflects geomorphology in the Western Amazon, the Earth's vertebrate biodiversity hotspot biogeography.pensoft.net/articles.php...
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The new year of biogeography is off to a strong start! Dr. Pedro Peres-Neto will present our next Funk lecture on January 28 at 1:00PM UTC. Learn more and register here: www.biogeography.org/news/news/ja...
January 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The new year of biogeography is off to a strong start! Dr. Pedro Peres-Neto will present our next Funk lecture on January 28 at 1:00PM UTC. Learn more and register here: www.biogeography.org/news/news/ja...
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We've just created an exciting new Phylogenomics Botanist role to join our vibrant team at Botanic Gardens of Sydney and help us build the NSW Plant Tree of Life! Applications close 26 Jan 2026: iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/phylogen...
#botanicgardens #nswflora #nswptol #phylogenomics
#botanicgardens #nswflora #nswptol #phylogenomics
January 13, 2026 at 12:26 AM
We've just created an exciting new Phylogenomics Botanist role to join our vibrant team at Botanic Gardens of Sydney and help us build the NSW Plant Tree of Life! Applications close 26 Jan 2026: iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/phylogen...
#botanicgardens #nswflora #nswptol #phylogenomics
#botanicgardens #nswflora #nswptol #phylogenomics
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✈️ For @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social , we were proud to co-support Mahi Banal through the Maria Sibylla Merian Frontiers of Biogeography Award, which provides travel support for early-career #researchers from the Global South to present their work at the @biogeography.bsky.social conference in #Aarhus.
January 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
✈️ For @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social , we were proud to co-support Mahi Banal through the Maria Sibylla Merian Frontiers of Biogeography Award, which provides travel support for early-career #researchers from the Global South to present their work at the @biogeography.bsky.social conference in #Aarhus.
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As we start off the new year, WFO is excited to share our latest Plant List Update. The Plant List is updated twice a year in conjunction with the solstices. Watch to learn more about what's new since June.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
As we start off the new year, WFO is excited to share our latest Plant List Update. The Plant List is updated twice a year in conjunction with the solstices. Watch to learn more about what's new since June.
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It was pleasure attending the TIBS conference in Aarhus! I had some fantastic discussions with researchers on how we can better quantify the impacts of climate change on marine species. Leaving with new ideas and collaborations. 🌊🐟
@tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social #oceans #fish @biogeography.bsky.social
@tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social #oceans #fish @biogeography.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
It was pleasure attending the TIBS conference in Aarhus! I had some fantastic discussions with researchers on how we can better quantify the impacts of climate change on marine species. Leaving with new ideas and collaborations. 🌊🐟
@tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social #oceans #fish @biogeography.bsky.social
@tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social #oceans #fish @biogeography.bsky.social
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Coming back home from another great @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS meeting #TIBS2026. So many great talks, conversations with friends and colleagues, and renovated energy for future research!
It is always a pleasure to attend these meetings.
It is always a pleasure to attend these meetings.
January 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Coming back home from another great @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS meeting #TIBS2026. So many great talks, conversations with friends and colleagues, and renovated energy for future research!
It is always a pleasure to attend these meetings.
It is always a pleasure to attend these meetings.
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It was an amazing week in Aarhus for @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social, attending so many great talks and catching up with colleagues and collaborators. A big congrats to the local organizers! Long live to @biogeography.bsky.social 🌍🌐
January 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
It was an amazing week in Aarhus for @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social, attending so many great talks and catching up with colleagues and collaborators. A big congrats to the local organizers! Long live to @biogeography.bsky.social 🌍🌐
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Really enjoyed the #TIBS2026 conference - lots of new ideas and great talks.
Want to give props to @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social organizers and the catering team for delicious, mostly vegan, and plenty of food. I've had mixed experiences with conference food but this really raised the standard!!
Want to give props to @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social organizers and the catering team for delicious, mostly vegan, and plenty of food. I've had mixed experiences with conference food but this really raised the standard!!
January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Really enjoyed the #TIBS2026 conference - lots of new ideas and great talks.
Want to give props to @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social organizers and the catering team for delicious, mostly vegan, and plenty of food. I've had mixed experiences with conference food but this really raised the standard!!
Want to give props to @tibsaarhus2026.bsky.social organizers and the catering team for delicious, mostly vegan, and plenty of food. I've had mixed experiences with conference food but this really raised the standard!!
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PhD on Begonia speciation at RBGE/Glasgow! Looking at the genomics of reproductive isolation and how fast it evolves - is it the reason this is one of the largest genera of flowering plants?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
January 8, 2026 at 7:16 AM
PhD on Begonia speciation at RBGE/Glasgow! Looking at the genomics of reproductive isolation and how fast it evolves - is it the reason this is one of the largest genera of flowering plants?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...