Excellence in Research - Genomic Inferences of Adaptation in an Antarctic Top predator: th — NSF Award to Hampton University (VA,
Marine mammals are iconic representatives of global marine biodiversity that provide exceptional examples of mammalian adaptations to extreme habitats worldwide. These adaptations have captured the human imagination for centuries and include specialized skin tissues, limb morphology, sound production, oxygen storage an
| Award title | Excellence in Research - Genomic Inferences of Adaptation in an Antarctic Top predator: th |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2401877 |
| Awardee | Hampton University |
| City | HAMPTON |
| State | VA |
| Amount obligated | $1,004,371 |
| Principal investigator | Carolina Bonin |
| Program | HBCU-EiR - HBCU-Excellence in |
| Start date | 08/01/2024 |
| Abstract | Marine mammals are iconic representatives of global marine biodiversity that provide exceptional examples of mammalian adaptations to extreme habitats worldwide. These adaptations have captured the human imagination for centuries and include specialized skin tissues, limb morphology, sound production, oxygen storage and feeding strategies. Antarctic ice seals have remarkable abilities to survive in extremely cold waters, and understanding how these adaptations evolved will allow better predictio |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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