Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170101617]Researchers: Prof Gerasimos Cassis (Chief Investigator) , Prof Marie Herberstein (Chief Investigator) , Dr Gonzalo Giribet (Partner Investigator) , Dr Mike Speed (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Unlocking the paradox of imperfect mimicry. This project aims to resolve why some mimics resemble their models closely, whereas others are only superficially similar. The existence of imperfect mimics makes understanding the biology of mimicry difficult. This project addresses the difficulty by evaluating competing hypotheses. It will combine morphometrics, colourmetrics and phylogenomics with predator behaviour across several independent lineages of mimetic arthropods. Predicted outcomes include advancing the understanding of mimicry by distinguishing between competing hypotheses. The project will generate open access genomic, morphological and behavioural databases for the scientific and public communities.
Funding Amount $324,500
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP170101617
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170101617
