Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2003/00081
The effect of parasite life-history strategies on parasite phylogenies: evaluating phylogenetic patterns in a model system of myiasis-causing flies.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor J Stevens, University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Systematics & Taxonomy
- Abstract:
- Since the studies of von Ihering and Farenholtz, the theory of host-parasite coevolution has evolved from a strictly one parasite-one host system, through to the concept of a continuum of host-parasite association and coevolution. To date, however, little attention has been focused on the effects of parasite life-history strategies (= parasite-host intimacy) on patterns of parasite evolution. This research project will evaluate phyogenetic patterns in a model parasite system, the blowflies (Calliphoridae and Oestridae), which contain species displaying a range of parasite-host intimacy, through obligate endoparasitism to facultative ectoparasitism. Significantly, sequencing of key taxa will allow the effects of form of parasitism (obligate vs facultative) on parasite phylogeny and evolution rate to be assessed by comparative and likelihood methods.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/M/S/2003/00081
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- New Investigators Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Investigators
This grant award has a total value of £48,054
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,266 | £25,458 | £9,618 | £11,711 |
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