Reproduction in deep sea and cold water corals using histological analysis
Detta är ett förslag på examensarbete för kandidat- eller masternivå vid Institutionen för marina vetenskaper. Examensarbeten vid Institutionen för marina vetenskaper görs självständigt och bedöms individuellt.
Subject: Marine Biology
Project Level: Adjustable to Master or Bachelor Project
Project start and length: 30-60pt, flexible start from September 2024
Supervisor: Rhian Waller
Location: Tjärnö Marine Laboratory
Project Background
Cold water corals are often ecosystem engineers creating habitat on the seafloor for over a thousand associated species.
Only 4% of cold water coral species have had any aspect of reproduction examined, compared to 50% of tropical species, and yet reproduction is an important fundamental process.
Project Description
These are ongoing projects as many preserved samples have been collected over the years by the supervisor that can be examined and compared.
These projects would involve extensive histological analysis, potentially examining differences in egg sizes, sperm development and/or fecundity.
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Rhian Waller
Email: rhian.waller@gu.se