Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0774959]Researchers: A/Prof James Jago (Chief Investigator) , Dr John Paterson (Chief Investigator) , Dr Michael Lee (Chief Investigator) , Dr Gregory Edgecombe (Partner Investigator) , James Gehling (Partner Investigator)
Brief description The Cambrian Population Explosion of Arthropods in Australia: Ediacaran origins, evolution and biodiversity. This project addresses key questions on the origin and diversification of life, by investigating the evolution of the most important fossil group (arthropods) across arguably the most important event after the origin of life (the Cambrian explosion of macroscopic life). It will also excavate, promote and conserve two key geological resources of national importance, in the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island. Also, it will lead to increased knowledge of the palaeoecology and geology of the economically-important Adelaide geosyncline, and benefit rural SA communities through ecotourism, a rural schools education program, and public outreach.
Funding Amount $270,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP0774959
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0774959
