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Claudia Palestrini is a Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology , University of Turin. Her work focuses on dung beetles , ground beetles , and Alpine biodiversity conservation , with a strong emphasis on geometric morphometrics , zoogeography , and entomology . Her research integrates ecology , systematics , and phylogeny to study insect communities in Alpine and Mediterranean environments. Key themes include habitat use , species differentiation , and sustainable land management . She has contributed to over 400 publications, with recent work analyzing equine feeding devices and insect acoustic signals . Her teaching includes courses on Entomology for Cultural Heritage , Biological Sciences , and Environmental Education . She serves on academic committees like the Department Council and Interdisciplinary Sport Sciences program. Her work bridges entomology and sustainable sports practices , highlighting the importance of biodiversity in human-impacted ecosystems.

• Entomology
• Dung Beetle Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Alex Laini is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin. His research focuses on ecological modeling, biodiversity assessment, and invertebrate community dynamics, with particular emphasis on dung beetles, aquatic ecosystems, and climate change impacts. Department: Life Sciences and Systems Biology University: University of Turin Laini’s work integrates DNA metabarcoding, statistical ecology, and functional trait analysis to study ecosystem services, invasion biology, and conservation strategies. His recent publications explore topics such as n-dimensional hypervolume modeling, behavioral syndromes in insects, and climate-driven shifts in riverine communities. His research leverages advanced methodologies like environmental DNA analysis and ecohydrological modeling to address challenges in biodiversity monitoring and aquatic ecosystem health. Key collaborations span European rivers, hypersaline lakes, and Mediterranean valleys, reflecting a transnational approach to ecological studies.

• Ecology
• Environmental Biology
• Zoology
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Angela Roggero is a Contract Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Turin, specializing in zoology with a focus on entomology. Her academic work centers on the study of dung beetles and other insects, employing morphometric, physiological, and ecological approaches. Dr. Roggero's research interests span multiple areas of zoological science. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of dung beetle morphology, particularly regarding horn allometry, sexual dimorphism, and thermal adaptation. Her work integrates morphometrics with evolutionary biology, examining how physiological traits, environmental factors, and morphological characteristics interact in insect populations. She has also published on broader topics including thermal biology, water balance mechanisms, and the effects of human activity on wildlife. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the physiological and morphological adaptations of dung beetles to environmental stressors, particularly temperature and desiccation. Her research employs sophisticated morphometric techniques to analyze shape variations across species and populations. While primarily focused on coleopterans, her work extends to other taxa including birds and mammals, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth in her approach to zoological research. Dr. Roggero maintains an active research profile with consistent publication output, collaborating extensively with colleagues including Palestrini C., Rolando A., and Barbero E. Her work appears in reputable journals across ecology, entomology, and evolutionary biology.

• Entomology
• Zoology
• Dung Beetle Research
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