News: Honours projects - Animal science
Evolution of dietary specialisation and its effect on snake skull shape
Honours project: This project explores the evolution of dietary specialisation and its effect on a snake's skull shape.
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Morphological evolution & adaptation of Australia’s rabbits
Honours project: Investigate the morphological evolution and adaptation of Australia’s rabbits.
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From land to sea - the visual evolution of elapid snakes
Honours project: Conduct research into the evolution of venomous snakes and their transition from land to sea.
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Morphological evolution and diversification of the elapid snake radiation
Honours project: Investigate the evolution and diversification of the elapid snake radiation using macroevolutionary analyses of 3D morphometric and ecological data.
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Conservation genetics & biodiversity of Western Australian sea snakes
Honours project: Explore the conservation genetics and biodiversity of Western Australian sea snakes.
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Wildlife conservation, plant-animal interactions and restoration ecology
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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How climate change impacts fish populations
Honours project: Gain an understanding of how ocean acidification will affect the behaviour and physiology of fish species.
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Ecosystem impact on fish extending their ranges to higher latitudes along the east coast of Australia
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.
Evolution and systematics of arthropods
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.
Invasion science & wildlife ecology
Honours project: Study invasive species biology and management, and wildlife ecology and conservation.
