Objective "Partial migration, where only part of a population migrates, is widespread in the animal kingdom. Despite this, we know very little about the causes and consequences of partial migration, at least partly due to the logistical difficulties in collecting robust data in many species. I propose a project that takes advantage of an established and highly productive study system to answer fundamental questions about the evolution of partial migration in animals using an innovative combination of methods. Firstly, I will ask what drives some individuals to migrate and some to remain resident? Here I will empirically test predictions from a conceptual model that I recently developed which proposes that individual differences in predation risk and/or growth can explain patterns of partial migration. Specifically, I will investigate the role of an individual's position on a behavioural syndrome (i.e. personality) upon migratory behaviour, and predict that fish with bold personalities (that have high individual predation vulnerability) will be more likely to migrate than fish with shy personalities. I will also test the idea that individual differences in feeding niche (trophic polymorphism) influence an individual's migratory behaviour using stable isotope and geometric techniques. Secondly, I will investigate the population genetic consequences of partial migration, and assess its potential as a diversifying force in this system. The project will use a variety of cutting edge behavioural, ecological and molecular techniques to address these fundamental questions, using my established model system, the roach Rutilus rutilus. This novel project will provide a unique opportunity to answer questions on the evolution of partial migration, and indeed migration itself." Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiological behavioural sciencesethologybiological interactions Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator MAX IV Laboratory, Lund University EU contribution € 193 766,40 Address Paradisgatan 5c 22100 LUND Sweden See on map Region Södra Sverige Sydsverige Skåne län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Christer Bronmark (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
