Molecular diet analysis of bent-winged bats

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.

Jeremy Austin

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

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