Objective What controls the fine-scale structure of the mollusc shell? How did the adaptability of shell microstructures contribute to major diversifications of the Mollusca? These are our primary research questions, and to answer them we will employ transmission and scanning electron microscopy (including x-ray and backscattered electron diffraction) to collect new information on mostly fossil but also modern molluscs. We will compile biologic and geologic data on Phanerozoic molluscs and analyse patterns with phylogenetics and statistics software, allowing tests of hypotheses about controls on shell microstructure and the nature of escalation between predators and mollusc prey. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwarenatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyelectron microscopy 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-2011-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IIF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinator UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA Address Cuesta del hospicio sn 18071 Granada Spain See on map Region Sur Andalucía Granada Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact María Dolores Suárez Ortega (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data
