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65
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15746
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1793
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655

Robert C. Lacy publication distribution in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Ecology and Evolution in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert C. Lacy sits on this spectrum.

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37 publications 531+

This scientist: 145 publications — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 531 publications or more.

Robert C. Lacy D-index placement in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Ecology and Evolution scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert C. Lacy sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 65 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Robert C. Lacy is primarily affiliated with the Chicago Zoological Society in the United States. Their research focuses on environmental science with a particular emphasis on ecology, global and planetary change, genetics, ecological modeling, and nature and landscape conservation. These subfields support a broad investigation into ecological and conservation-related issues.

The scientist's main research topics include marine animal studies, marine and fisheries research, wildlife ecology and conservation, species distribution in relation to climate change, genetic diversity and population structure, studies on ecology and vegetation dynamics, and arctic and antarctic ice dynamics. This diverse range indicates engagement with both terrestrial and marine environmental systems and genetic concerns within conservation biology.

Robert C. Lacy has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals. The most frequent publication venues are:

  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Biological Conservation
  • Frontiers in Conservation Science
  • Frontiers in Marine Science
  • Conservation Biology

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Robert C. Lacy include:

  • "Genetic rescue: A critique of the evidence supports maximizing genetic diversity rather than minimizing the introduction of putatively harmful genetic variation," 2020, Biological Conservation
  • "Genetic diversity goals and targets have improved, but remain insufficient for clear implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework," 2023, Conservation Genetics
  • "Applying the zoo model to conservation of threatened exceptional plant species," 2020, Conservation Biology
  • "A cumulative effects model for population trajectories of resident killer whales in the Northeast Pacific," 2021, Biological Conservation
  • "A pragmatic approach for integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation," 2023, Conservation Science and Practice

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Robert C. Lacy include:

  • Rob Williams
  • Erin Ashe
  • A. Hall
  • Richard Frankham
  • Jonathan D. Ballou

The body of work reflects an interdisciplinary approach that integrates genetics and ecological modeling with conservation efforts, particularly in marine and wildlife contexts. The publication record also shows active participation in advancing frameworks and methodologies for biodiversity conservation through genetic and ecological perspectives.

Best Publications

  • Predicting the probability of outbreeding depression

    Richard Frankham;Richard Frankham;Jonathan D. Ballou;Mark D. B. Eldridge;Robert C. Lacy

  • Loss of Genetic Diversity from Managed Populations: Interacting Effects of Drift, Mutation, Immigration, Selection, and Population Subdivision

    Robert C. Lacy

  • Analysis of founder representation in pedigrees: Founder equivalents and founder genome equivalents

    Robert C. Lacy

  • The use of fly larvae for organic waste treatment.

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  • Importance of Genetic Variation to the Viability of Mammalian Populations

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  • Genetic Management of Fragmented Animal and Plant Populations

    Richard Frankham;Richard Frankham;Jonathan D Ballou;Katherine Ralls;Mark D B Eldridge

  • An Experimental Study of Inbreeding Depression in a Natural Habitat

    Julie A. Jiménez;Kimberly A. Hughes;Glen Alaks;Laurie Graham

  • Call for a Paradigm Shift in the Genetic Management of Fragmented Populations

    Katherine Ralls;Jonathan D. Ballou;Michele R. Dudash;Mark D. B. Eldridge

  • Behavior predicts genes structure in a wild primate group

    Jeanne Altmann;Susan C. Alberts;Susan A. Haines;Jean Dubach

  • Confronting Amphibian Declines and Extinctions

    Joseph R. Mendelson;Karen R. Lips;Ronald W. Gagliardo;George B. Rabb

  • Implications of different species concepts for conserving biodiversity

    Richard Frankham;Richard Frankham;Jonathan D. Ballou;Michele R. Dudash;Mark D.B. Eldridge

  • Clarification of genetic terms and their use in the management of captive populations

    Robert C. Lacy

  • High-throughput sequencing reveals inbreeding depression in a natural population.

    Joseph I. Hoffman;Fraser Simpson;Patrice David;Jolianne M. Rijks

  • Genetic rescue: a critique of the evidence supports maximizing genetic diversity rather than minimizing the introduction of putatively harmful genetic variation

    Katherine Ralls;Paul Sunnucks;Robert C. Lacy;Richard Frankham;Richard Frankham

  • When do we need more data? A primer on calculating the value of information for applied ecologists

    Stefano Canessa;Stefano Canessa;Gurutzeta Guillera‐Arroita;José J. Lahoz‐Monfort;Darren M. Southwell

  • HIERARCHICAL ANALYSIS OF INBREEDING DEPRESSION IN PEROMYSCUS POLIONOTUS.

    Robert C. Lacy;Glen Alaks;Allison Walsh

  • Directions in Conservation Biology: Comments on Caughley

    Philip W. Hedrick;Robert C. Lacy;Fred W. Allendorf;Michael E. Soulé

  • Kin Recognition by Phenotype Matching

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  • A Review of the Generic Computer Programs ALEX, RAMAS/space and VORTEX for Modelling the Viability of Wildlife Metapopulations

    David B. Lindenmayer;M. A. Burgman;H. R. Akcakaya;R. C. Lacy

  • Population viability analysis as a tool in wildlife conservation policy: With reference to Australia

    David B. Lindenmayer;Tim W. Clark;Robert C. Lacy;Virginia C. Thomas

  • EFFECTIVENESS OF SELECTION IN REDUCING THE GENETIC LOAD IN POPULATIONS OF PEROMYSCUS POLIONOTUS DURING GENERATIONS OF INBREEDING.

    Robert C. Lacy;Jonathan D. Ballou

  • Achieving true sustainability of zoo populations.

    Robert C. Lacy

  • A Practical Guide for Genetic Management of Fragmented Animal and Plant Populations

    Richard Frankham;Richard Frankham;Jonathan D. Ballou;Katherine Ralls;Mark D. B. Eldridge

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard Frankham
Richard Frankham Macquarie University
Jonathan D. Ballou
Jonathan D. Ballou Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Katherine Ralls
Katherine Ralls Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Mark D. B. Eldridge
Mark D. B. Eldridge Australian Museum
Paul Sunnucks
Paul Sunnucks Monash University
David B. Lindenmayer
David B. Lindenmayer Australian National University
Charles B. Fenster
Charles B. Fenster South Dakota State University
Barry W. Brook
Barry W. Brook University of Tasmania
Corey J. A. Bradshaw
Corey J. A. Bradshaw Flinders University
William B. Sherwin
William B. Sherwin University of New South Wales

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