Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/I/S/2000/01411
The nature of chemical signals in Crayfish
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Dr T Breithaupt, University of Hull, Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Hull, Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- Chemical signals are of great significance for aquatic crustaceans, yet their identities and specific functions are barely explored. This fellowship investigates crayfish pheromones involved in aggressive and sexual behaviour. Observation of a crayfish population in a semi-natural environment will reveal details of their courtship and territorial behaviour. Further laboratory experiments will lead into the development of fast and reliable bioassays. The bioassays will be used to test the effect of chemical fractions of tank water and urine as sex attractants and dominance signals. Some of the bioassays will also be applied to the American lobsters, the marine counterpart of crayfish whose chemosensory behaviour in some aspects is better understood than that of crayfish.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/I/S/2000/01411
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship award has a total value of £125,310
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £101,310 | £24,000 |
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