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Dr Hannah Riskas
@hanrisk.bsky.social
Myrmecia antagonist
PhD candidate at La Trobe University researching ant functional traits.
Bayesian understander, breakdancer
Arizonan 🌵
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Awesome to see our paper exploring competing hypotheses in macro/metabolic ecology out in PNAS.

Led by the all star @lilyleahy.bsky.social with a range of amazing folks including @funkyant.bsky.social @natejsanders.bsky.social @ianjwright.bsky.social.

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www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Metabolic traits are shaped by phylogenetic conservatism and environment, not just body size | PNAS
Metabolic rate dictates life’s tempo, yet how ecological and environmental factors integrate to shape metabolic traits remains contentious. Conside...
www.pnas.org
July 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Birds as pride flags, meticulously researched by my wonderful student Griffin ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Rainbow flag: Eastern Rosella

📷 David Irving, eBird
June 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I submitted my PhD thesis on my work on ant ecological strategies and investment yesterday. What a journey with such incredible highs and lows. I was so lucky to be surrounded by so much support and cool science. So excited for whatever is next🐜
May 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM