Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2003/00196
Frequency-dependent maintenance of aggressive mimicry in cleaning mutualisms: a field test.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr I Cote, University of East Anglia, Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of East Anglia, Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Community Ecology
- Abstract:
- There is currently no specific framework for understanding the maintenance of aggressive mimicry. However, models of Batesian mimicry may provide insights because there are strong parallels between the two types of mimicry. This study aims to test predictions from Batesian mimicry theory with aggressive fish mimics parasitising Indo-Pacific cleanerfish and their fish clients. Using field data, I will test if (1) cleaner mimics gain most when cleanerfish outnumber them greatly, and (2) the success of both cleanerfish and mimics is related to the value to clients of being cleaned. This study will provide the first attempt to provide a framework to understand the nature and maintenance of aggressive mimicry.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2003/00196
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £31,424
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £19,417 | £2,050 | £1,025 | £8,932 |
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