Molecular diet analysis of bent-winged bats
An adult southern bent-wing bat with pups in a cave (Miniopterus schreibersii bassanii)
Steve Bourne [CC BY-SA 4.0]
Immerse yourself in research that uses ‘ancient’ DNA techniques to explore molecular diet analysis of bent-winged bats.
Associate Professor Jeremy Austin uses DNA sampled through space and time to understand:
- the evolutionary history of living and extinct animals and birds;
- to assess the impacts of past environmental change on animal and bird populations; and
- to provide valuable genetic data for conservation and management of threatened species.
Supervisor
Associate Professor Jeremy Austin | Dr Thomas Prowse (co-supervisor)
Research area: Ancient DNA, conservation genetics and forensic biology - Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD)
Recommended honours enrolment: Honours in Evolution and Palaeobiology