Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0557697]Researchers: Dr Ian Whittington (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Marine flatworm parasites of elasmobranchs: a unique model for experiments exploring invasion strategies, biology and specificity to help understand parasitism. Primitive parasites with simple life cycles from ancient hosts emphasise adaptations to parasitism. Experimental studies on live eggs and infective stages of different monogenean (flatworm) parasite species from the skin, gills and cloaca of southern fiddler rays will identify critical interactions early in parasite-host relationships that determine whether or not parasitism occurs. Basic and applied benefits include: development of a tractable experimental system for studying parasite-host relationships; strategies to control parasites in public aquaria and aquaculture; profitable and exportable expertise; excellence and research training in basic parasitology; contributions to Australia's natural heritage collections.
Funding Amount $188,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP0557697
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0557697
