Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2001/00837
Why is gene flow associated with ultraviolet markings in the Tenerife lizard, Gallotia galloti: a role for sexual selection?
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor R Thorpe, Bangor University, Sch of Biological Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor M Ritchie, University of St Andrews, Biology
- Grant held at:
- Bangor University, Sch of Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Population Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- The Canary Island lizard, Gallotia galloti is characterised on Tenerife by east-west mitochondrial lineages reflecting historical processes and microgeographic colour patterns associated with north-south biotopes. Males in the northern biotope (humid and cloudy) have ultraviolet (UV) markings on the cheek, whereas males in the southern biotope (arid and barren) have UV markings on the trunk and shoulder. A recent study of nuclear markers found gene flow was associated with UV markings rather than phylogeographic lineages or isolation-by-distance. This proposal aims to determine whether the UV markings are involved in sexual selection; specifically whether female preferences for UV markings have the potential to restrict gene flow. This study also has potential as a precursor to a larger study of the role of sexual selection in generating biodiversity in G. galloti.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2001/00837
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £28,854
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £15,733 | £4,561 | £1,323 | £7,238 |
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