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Welcome to the bronstein lab
Understanding the forces that drive speciation in marine environments is challenging. High dispersal potential of organisms with planktonic larvae and lack of clear geographic barriers to gene flow, greatly complicate our ability to reconstruct the chain of events leading to the formation of new species.
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We employ a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating novel genomic tools with state-of-the-art comparative morphology to answer questions pertaining the ecology, biogeography, phylogeny and evolution of benthic marine taxa.
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We utilize genetic tools to answer questions pertaining the presence of cryptic alien species, assert phylogenetic and biogeographic relationships, and model species distributions based on genetic information.
OUR researcH
Our research combines fieldwork, molecular tools, and ecological theory to explore the diversity, development, and dynamics of marine invertebrate communities.
Marine Biodiversity & Evolution
Through integrative taxonomy and development of modern molecular biomonitoring tools such as new eDNA protocols and assays, we uncover cryptic species, reconstruct evolutionary relationships, and document biodiversity in hotspots like the Red Sea and Mediterranean.
reproduction, development, and life cycles
We explore reproductive strategies, cryptic female choice, larval development, and sperm biology in marine invertebrates to understand how life cycles shape ecology, evolution, and species resilience.
invasive species & community dynamics
We study how non-native species establish, spread, and reshape marine communities. Combining field surveys with molecular ecology, we track bioinvasions and assess their ecological impacts and conservation implications.
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