Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210100462]
Researchers:
Alan Collins
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Juraj Farkas
(Chief Investigator)
,
Glenn Brock
(Chief Investigator)
,
Stefan Löhr
(Chief Investigator)
,
Andre Baldermann
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Glauconite: Archive Recording Timing and Triggers of Cambrian Radiation . This project aims to constrain the timing and speed of the Cambrian radiation of complex animals, and to test potential environmental triggers of this milestone bioevent. New laser mass spectrometry and mineral mapping technology will be integrated to precisely date glauconite – a silicate mineral commonly formed in Cambrian shallow marine animal habitats. This innovative and cost-effective approach will produce the first high-resolution timeline of early animal evolution, where the glauconite-based marine isotope record identifies the most likely environmental trigger for the Cambrian Radiation. Outcomes of this study include improved understanding of the drivers of animal evolution, and a new dating tool for basic and applied research.
Funding Amount $390,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210100462
- ARC : DP210100462