Analyze Evolutionary Ecology Expert

Use the evolutionary ecology expert agent to analyze natural selection mechanisms, adaptation processes, and ecological interactions in evolutionary contexts.

Usage

/eco-analyze <expert_name> [ecological_context]

Arguments

expert_name (required): The name of the evolutionary ecology expert or researcher to analyze.
ecological_context (optional): Specific ecological system or focus area:
- "natural_selection" - Selection mechanisms and patterns
- "adaptation" - Adaptive processes and constraints
- "ecological_interactions" - Species interactions and coevolution
- "experimental_design" - Research methodology and experimental approaches

Examples

/eco-analyze "John Thompson" "ecological_interactions"
/eco-analyze "Peter Grant" "natural_selection"
/eco-analyze "Ruth Shaw" "adaptation"
/eco-analyze "Sara Via" "experimental_design"

What it does

The agent will:

Expert Analysis: Examine the researcher's contributions to evolutionary ecology theory
Specialized Topics:
- Natural selection analysis in natural populations
- Adaptation mechanism studies
- Ecological interaction research
Method Evaluation: Assess experimental designs and field study approaches
Theoretical Integration: Connect empirical findings to broader evolutionary theory

Output

The analysis generates a comprehensive report including:

Expert's theoretical contributions to evolutionary ecology
Analysis of natural selection evidence and mechanisms
Assessment of adaptation studies and constraints
Evaluation of ecological interaction patterns
Experimental design recommendations
Integration of field and laboratory approaches
Relevant literature citations

Requirements

This command requires the following MCP servers:

article-mcp (for ecological literature search)
sequentialthinking (for structured analysis)

Notes

Emphasizes empirical evidence from natural populations
Integrates both theoretical and experimental approaches
Considers both microevolutionary and macroevolutionary perspectives
Provides insights for current evolutionary ecology research

Research Areas Covered

Natural Selection: Measuring selection, fitness landscapes, selective pressures
Adaptation: Genetic basis, constraints, rapid evolution, phenotypic plasticity
Ecological Interactions: Predator-prey dynamics, host-parasite coevolution, mutualisms
Experimental Methods: Field experiments, common garden studies, reciprocal transplants

Applications

Useful for:

Designing evolutionary ecology studies
Understanding current research trends
Identifying gaps in ecological knowledge
Developing testable hypotheses
Planning experimental approaches

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