Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2000/00441
Evolution of reproductive isolation in a promiscuous mating system
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor AE Magurran, University of St Andrews, Biology
- Grant held at:
- University of St Andrews, Biology
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- Reproductive isolating mechanisms can operate at several levels but little is known about the temporal order in which they appear. Our aim in this project is to dissect the mating system of guppy, a species with a promiscuous mating system, to assess the importance of potential isolating mechanisms and shed light on the sequence in which they evolve. On the basis of recent theoretical work, we predict that in guppies the scope for pre-mating isolating mechanisms is limited because males are able to undermine female choice. We will therefore test the hypothesis that isolation is first apparent at the post-mating, pre-zygotic stage, and is mediated by sperm competition. Post-mating, post-zygotic isolation will be examined by testing the viability and mating success of hybrid progeny.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2000/00441
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £208,922
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10,344 | £112,863 | £19,298 | £61,813 | £4,604 |
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