Christopher Johnson Data-verified

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Christopher Johnson's research examines ecological interactions and their influence on species coexistence and biodiversity. He has investigated how competition for pollinators can destabilize plant communities and explored the mechanisms by which mutualisms affect the survival of competing species. Johnson has also contributed to understanding coevolutionary dynamics, particularly transitions from antagonistic to mutualistic relationships, as explained by the Co-Opted Antagonist Hypothesis.

His work also addresses the impacts of environmental change on biological systems. This includes studying the temperature sensitivity of insect fitness components across life cycles and their responses to climate change. Johnson has also engaged with topics related to rewilding, examining its potential benefits for ecosystems and island states, using the example of the Tasmanian emu.

Beyond ecological research, Johnson has been involved in public health studies, contributing to the methodology and baseline characteristics of a community-based surveillance study for SARS-CoV-2. With a career publication count of 137, an h-index of 32, and over 3,653 citations, his scholarly output is substantial. He has also collaborated with Wayne A. Helmer on shared publications.

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• h-index: 32
• Publications: 137
• Citations: 3,676