Post-invasion trait-mediated indirect interactions: ecological and evolutionary impacts of the invasive European green crab [ 2009-01-01 - 2010-04-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Asst Prof Marnie Campbell (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Chad Hewitt (Chief Investigator) ,  Wright, Jeffrey (Chief Investigator) ,  ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by) ,  Dr Aaren Freeman (Linkage International Fellow - Overseas)

Brief description Post-invasion trait-mediated indirect interactions: ecological and evolutionary impacts of the invasive European green crab. A multitude of ecological interactions determine the success and impacts of invasive species. We will advance current knowledge of the impacts of invasive European green crabs in Australia by detailing ecological and evolutionary interactions with native molluscs. This information will be useful in understanding the crab's invasion success and impacts on native communities in Australia and other regions invaded by the crab worldwide. More broadly, this work will provide an evolutionary perspective of post-invasion processes that has been substantiated in terrestrial systems but is often lacking in marine systems.

Funding Amount $60,000

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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