Reconstruction of a Late Triassic ecosystem from Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. Published specimens and species preserved at Ghost Ranch were incorporated into the research team’s global ecological dataset. (Illustration: Victor O. Leshyk.)
Earth Science professors embark on new insights on mass extinction
Earth scientists at USC Dornsife have been recently recognized for their research in analyzing the impact of the extinction event on ecosystems. The unique approach uses a specific “ecospace framework” that categorizes animals beyond their species, accounting ecological roles and behaviors.