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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ecological constraints of habitat specialization shape the social organization and life history of a sponge-dwelling goby | The American Naturalist www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1...

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Ecological constraints of habitat specialization shape the social organization and life history of a sponge-dwelling goby | The American Naturalist: Vol 0, No ja

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Marcela M. Alvarenga @marcelaalvarenga.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🚨 New paper in Molecular Ecology Resources! We compiled the most applied rapid DNA/eDNA-based ID tools & primers for #sharks and #rays 🦈 A practical guide to help scientists, managers & enforcement choose the right method for conservation action. Read here: doi.org/10.1111/1755... #OpenScience #eDNA

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

I would not miss this opportunity!

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Elacatinus phthirophagus is a sister species of E. randalli and is endemic from Brazil. Many species from Brazil also occur in the SE Caribbean - which is actually the rationale behind one of my PhD chapters 🐠🧬

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Elacatinus randalli (Bohlke & Robins, 1968) Main traits: Max 4.6cm; snout yellow/brown with short narrow yellow bar; narrow yellow stripe along upper body (from top eye to tail fin base) Distribution: SE Caribbean

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I actually photographed one during my fieldwork trip in Belize 2023. Not the nicest photo but it was amazing being able to spot such a beautiful and endangered fish!

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Epinephelus striatus (Block, 1792) Nassau grouper (Serranidae) Main traits: Max 122cm; tan + irregular dark bars; black saddle (mark) tail base; tan stripe Y shape through eyes. Distribution: Bermuda to Guyana 📷 Mark Betts (STRI website)

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Not sure why I chose this one to be the first. I think I like its name 😂

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Acanthemblemaria aspera (Longley, 1927) Roughhead blenny (family Chaenopsidae) Main traits: max 4cm; small pointed spines on snout; colors changeable (male colorless to dark - females yellowish) Distribution: The Bahamas to the South Caribbean 📷 CABRA lab

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

One of this year’s goals: get better at identifying fish species 🐠 I’ll be sharing one species a day to keep me on track - hopefully it lasts 😆 If you’re not a fan of fish... well, you’ve been warned.

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Marine eDNA Dude @marinednadude.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Check out our latest paper on #eDNA and metabarcoding data reporting standards 🤓🧬🧪 These minimum reporting guidelines for metabarcoding workflows extend from the physical layout of laboratories through to data archiving enhance trust and reliability in data mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1286...

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The MIEM guidelines: Minimum information for reporting of environmental metabarcoding data

Environmental DNA (eDNA) and RNA (eRNA) metabarcoding has become a popular tool for assessing biodiversity from environmental samples, but inconsistent documentation of methods, data and metadata make...

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Thank you @ednacollab.bsky.social for the opportunity to attend this course! It was intense, but an immensely valuable experience 🧬

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Such a fun evening with the 2nd CABRA lab cookie competition 🍪and of course @chemingson.bsky.social won as the most decorative! Who wants to guess which fish species he’s representing? 🐠🤣

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Kristy Deiner @alpineedna.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Are you curious how #eDNA is degraded by photochemistry in the environment? I teamed up with Environmental Chemist's @krismcneill.bsky.social and Eliane Ballmer to see if we could map out what is known and how to move forward --> pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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Potential Role of Photochemistry in Environmental DNA Degradation

Given the severe loss of species richness across diverse ecosystems, there is an urgent need to assess and monitor biodiversity on a global scale. The analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA), referring t...

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Hi Pedro! How small are you saying? Around 100bp? Also, testing the primer set with regular PCR is enough or would be more appropriate to test with qPCR?

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Can I be added to the list? Thank you!

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

1st CABRA Lab CryptoVison Fish-ID contest it was definitely one of the best lab meetings of the semester 🐠🐠🐠

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Jordan Casey @jordancasey.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

New publication led by 🌟 undergrad Ariel Wang: doi.org/10.1007/s003... We investigate Risor ruber, the tusked goby, a tiny sponge-dwelling fish. Across the Caribbean, we find seven distinct genetic lineages within Risor and discover that two Risor lineages specialize on a single sponge host!

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Dr.Kat Stewart @ecoevoedna.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I started an #eDNA starter pack as one didn’t exist yet. Feel free to message me to get your name added. Open to all! go.bsky.app/U2vgV5Q

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

Just had a wonderful week in Mexico with the Risor ruber team for our writing (and fun) retreat! It’s been amazing to learn and work with y’all! So excited to what’s to come! #gobyteam 🐠🧬 @TheresaRueger @jordancasey.bsky.social @gobyone.bsky.social

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 29/04/2024

Starting the week with great news! I'm so happy to have been awarded the 2024 @ICRSCoralReefs Graduate Fellowship to conduct part of my doctoral research exploring the connectivity between Brazilian and Caribbean reef fishes! 🐠🧬

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 15/04/2024

Thrilled to share my PhD preliminary findings at the 52nd Benthic Ecology Meeting! I’m so excited to continue unveiling the world of this little cryptobenthic fish! Stay tuned for updates on their pop gen, microbiome and ecological specialization 🧬🐠 #BEM2024

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Marcela M. Alvarenga @marcelaalvarenga.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

Our paper in the Brazilian press! "Eight out of ten species of sharks and rays in national trade are threatened with extinction" abori.com.br/oceanografia... @ingridbunholi.bsky.social

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Christopher R. Hemingson @chemingson.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

Excited to finally have this paper out after multiple years in the making. "Analysing biological colour patterns from digital images: An introduction to the current toolbox" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Analysing biological colour patterns from digital images: An introduction to the current toolbox

Ecology & Evolution is a broad open access journal welcoming research in ecology, evolution, and conservation science, and providing a forum for evidence-based views.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

8/8 This research involved collaboration between Brazilian and international institutions 🇧🇷🇵🇹🇺🇸 I am very grateful for the incredible team effort. Find the study here: [link]. Available free for 50 days: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Fifteen years of elasmobranchs trade unveiled by DNA tools: Lessons for enhanced monitoring and conservation actions

The trade of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) in Brazil threatens the country's rich endemic biodiversity. The present study explored the use of DNA-ba…

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

7/8 Our study highlights research gaps. Address them will improve trade assessments using DNA based-tools and help develop measures for shark and ray protection. Updating legislation, enhancing monitoring, and fostering collaborations are crucial for comprehensive conservation action.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

6/8 We examined national and international extinction risk status lists and key conservation and labeling legislation. The SALVE System expanded Brazil's species assessment. Hopefully, it will inform new management legislation, that should align with labeling ones to boost conservation.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

5/8 We also found bony fish in trade, alongside other mislabeled samples. Mislabeling, including the generic umbrela-labels (i.e. "cação") obscures species identification, hamper consumer trust and conservation efforts. Standardized labeling is vital for accurate trade regulation.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

4/8 From the 203 elasmobranchs species in Brazil, 64 were found in Brazil's trade, being 83% threatened. A trend in threat status was noted, with 44% of species previously non-threatened now facing extinction. This underscores the urgent need for strict management measures in Brazil.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

3/8 We also noted a shift towards Sanger sequencing in the DNA-based tools. Molecular databases primarily feature globally distributed elasmobranch species over endemic ones, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive national with regular curation.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

2/8 We observed a geographical bias along the Brazilian coast, showing a higher concentration of studies in the Southeast, North and South regions, with very few studies on the Northeast region. This highlights the need to distribute resources and research efforts equitably.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

1/8 In the context of the growing global consumption of shark and ray meat, it is crucial to identify this practice and conserve the threatened species. Our study examined the use of genetic tools to track elasmobranch meat trade in Brazil.

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

🧬🦈🌊 New study reveals the urgency of regulating the trade of sharks and rays in Brazil. A Meta-Analysis of all studies using DNA based methods to track trade of elasmobranchs identified 64 species being commercialized, being 83% threatened ones (IUCN). Check the key highlights:

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

So happy to have been awarded the Clark Hubbs Scholarship from @TCAFS for my eDNA/eRNA chapter on the southern flounder! 🧬 And even happier to celebrate this feeling with @scubamelman.bsky.social - which is doing an incredible work on Texas blennies 🐠 @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social

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Texas SWMS @txswms.bsky.social · 16/02/2024

SAVE THE DATE - Sat, Feb 24th 11am-4pm TX SWMS is participating in UT STEM Girl Day hosted by UT WiSTEM Stop by to learn about corals, careers in marine science, and the work TX SWMS is doing across the state of Texas! 🔗https://girlday.utexas.edu #UTGirlDay

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Texas SWMS @txswms.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

TXSWMS's inaugural meet was as big as the Lone Star State! Huge thanks to everyone who joined - this wouldn't be possible without y'all. Want to stay in the loop and join upcoming events? 🐠🪸🌊 Check out our website: texasswms.wixsite.com/texas-swm #TXSWMS #STEM #WomenInSTEM

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Texas SWMS @txswms.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Our first meeting is today! Come hang out on zoom at 5:30pm to learn about everything going on with Texas SWMS. DM or email us for a zoom link!

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Leonardo Feitosa 🦈 @manirfeitosa.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

New #OA research just published today in Science! We show that despite increases in regulations governing #shark fisheries, shark mortality has actually increased from 76 million in 2012 to 80 million in 2019, 25 million of these comprising threatened species doi.org/10.1126/scie...

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Matthew A. Barnes @drbarnes.org · 28/11/2023

Interesting, thoughtful perspective on #eDNA from Elaine Shen link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

One more month of eDNA sampling in our backyard! 🧬🐠 #eDNA @JPiplectrus @thecaseylab.bsky.social Texas winter has all my heart (so far 😂)

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Such a challenging week but I definitely feel more prepared to dive into my sequences! 🧬🐠 Special thanks to the wonderful team of instructors! @naiarare.bsky.social @TerezaManousaki @NataliaDA10

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🧬Jacob L Steenwyk @jlsteenwyk.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

#R Package Update: There are ~2x as many colorblind-friendly color palettes🎨 in ggpubfigs, which can help make your #figures📊 accessible to as many people as possible Link to GitHub: github.com/JLSteenwyk/g... Link to Publication: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

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Ingrid Bunholi @ingridbunholi.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

It’s been a very intense week of coding around here in the RADseq Physalia course 🧠🔥 Can’t wait to analyze my own data 🧬

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Alex Good, M.Sc. @sciencegalal.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

It was a 2023 goal to finish my website, I’m so excited to finally share it with y’all 🤗🪸🦪 alexxgood.wixsite.com/sciencegalal

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Home | Sciencegalal

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

Happy International Ghost Shark Day! Learn more about these amazing animals and the threats they face: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... 🧪🦑🌎🐡🦈

International ghost shark day graphic with drawings of different species

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Ingrid Hyrycena @ingridhyrycena.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Hello everyone, my name is Ingrid (she/her)! I’m a Master’s degree student at the Federal University of São Paulo. I work on the ecology, fisheries and conservation of cartilaginous fishes (sharks, rays, and chimaeras) in Brazil 🇧🇷🦈.

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