Characterizing the drivers and dynamics of convergent genetic and phenotypic evolution — NSF Award to University of Texas at Arlin
One of the central goals of biology is to explain how and why species evolve. In this research, the researchers study waterfowl to understand how adaptations related to diet have contributed to the evolution of this group of birds. Many waterfowl have independently evolved similar characteristics to support specific fe
| Award title | Characterizing the drivers and dynamics of convergent genetic and phenotypic evolution |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2545584 |
| Awardee | University of Texas at Arlington |
| City | ARLINGTON |
| State | TX |
| Amount obligated | $908,895 |
| Principal investigator | Janet Buckner |
| Program | Evo Patterns & Processes |
| Start date | 05/15/2026 |
| Abstract | One of the central goals of biology is to explain how and why species evolve. In this research, the researchers study waterfowl to understand how adaptations related to diet have contributed to the evolution of this group of birds. Many waterfowl have independently evolved similar characteristics to support specific feeding strategies (e.g., filter feeding, underwater diving, grazing). These repeated evolutionary changes provide an ideal opportunity to study how organisms evolve, to illuminate t |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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