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Barnacle phylogenomics and the evolution of sexual systems — NSF Award to George Washington University (DC, $1,022,535)

Barnacles are among the most biologically diverse and ecologically important marine animals. Because they exhibit a fascinating and unique range of reproductive systems that have evolved several times in the group over the past 500 million years, they are an ideal animal model for testing theories about the evolution o

Award titleBarnacle phylogenomics and the evolution of sexual systems
Award ID2425878
AwardeeGeorge Washington University
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Amount obligated$1,022,535
Principal investigatorMarcos Perez-Losada
ProgramSystematics & Biodiversity Sci
Start date09/01/2024
AbstractBarnacles are among the most biologically diverse and ecologically important marine animals. Because they exhibit a fascinating and unique range of reproductive systems that have evolved several times in the group over the past 500 million years, they are an ideal animal model for testing theories about the evolution of sex. This project will first produce a robust hypothesis of the evolutionary relationships for all the barnacles. This will provide a much-needed phylogenetic framework for studi
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