News: Honours projects - Evolution and palaeobiology
Ecological & evolutionary genetics of plants, wildlife forensic biology
Honours project: How about a research project in ecological and evolutionary genetics of plants and wildlife forensic biology?
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Genetic mutations associated with skin & wool growth in sheep
Honours project: Identify genetic mutations in sheep DSC1 & DSG4 genes essential for skin and wool follicle architecture.
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Echidna biology for conservation, wildlife management & habitat monitoring
Honours project: This project investigates the molecular basis of echidna biology for application in conservation, wildlife management and habitat monitoring.
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Creating resources on how to interact with sea snakes
Honours project: Engage with government and industry to develop training and communication materials for commercial fishing crews that interact with sea snakes.
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Chironomids in extreme environments
Honours project: Non-biting midges (Chironomidae) are very similar to mosquitoes, and are masters at survival.
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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