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Exploring the interactions between Salmonella and Campylobacter species

Campylobacter - CDC [Public domain]

Honours project: Characterise both intra- and intercellular interactions between Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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Testing the gamete competition theory of the evolution of anisogamy

Study the evolution of sex

Honours project: Explore genetics and evolutionary biology by testing the gamete competition theory of the evolution of anisogamy.

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Evolution and systematics of arthropods

Dolichogenidea xenomorph wasp

Honours project: Conduct research into the life forms which are responsible for key ecological processes, but also cause major problems as pests and vectors of disease to plants and other animals.

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Ecosystem impact on fish extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia

Coral reef fish

Honours project: Learn about how coral reef fishes are extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia and what the consequences are for temperate fishes and ecosystems.

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How climate change impacts fish populations

A damselfish at the volcanic seep in New Zealand.

Honours project: Gain an understanding of how ocean acidification will affect the behaviour and physiology of fish species.

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Early animal evolution: evidence from the Ediacaran & Cambrian

Honours project: Palaeontology meets biology and evolution. Explore animals from early in time.

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Wildlife conservation, plant-animal interactions and restoration ecology

Wildlife conservation biology

Honours project: Work with scientists in terrestrial ecology and behaviour to providing research outcomes that facilitate the management, conservation and restoration of biodiversity.

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Evolution of dietary specialisation and its effect on snake skull shape

Snake skull

Honours project: This project explores the evolution of dietary specialisation and its effect on a snake's skull shape.

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Marine & freshwater ecology & fish biology

Marine biology

Honours project: Contribute to research in freshwater, estuarine and marine waters focusing on fish, cephalopods and environmental issues.

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Arid aquatic refugia

Hunting for aquatic micro invertebrates

Honours project: Are waterholes within the Flinders Ranges an important refugia for aquatic micro invertebrates?

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