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NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2001/00112

Polyembryony: a twinned response to sperm limitation and restricted gene flow in the sea?

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr A Pemberton, Marine Biological Association, The Laboratory
Science Area:
Marine
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Population Genetics/Evolution
Conservation Ecology
Behavioural Ecology
Community Ecology
Abstract:
Polyembryony, the splitting of a single sexually produced embryo into many clonal copies, seems to get the balance of sexual and asexual reproduction wrong, yet it persists in a diverse range of organisms. The project investigates cyclostome bryozoans, an entire order with this mode of reproduction, where microsatellite markers and spatial autocorrelation will be used to investigate whether sperm limitation and inbred local population structure may be important for the evolution and maintenance of this life history. An opportunity exists to explore dynamics of gene flow and biodiversity in sessile communities from a novel angle.
Period of Award:
15 Oct 2001 - 14 Sep 2002
Value:
£50,944
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/M/S/2001/00112
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
New Investigators Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £50,944  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect CostsTotal - Equipment
£21,879£1,390£7,083£10,064£10,528

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