This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) provides $468,653 to the University of Illinois to conduct research on the diversification of the fish family Leuciscidae (minnows) following their migration to North America. The research project will:
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Reconstruct the phylogeny of Leuciscidae using genome sequencing data to determine the timing and number of migrations to North America, and investigate the biogeography and evolution of species distributions.
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Compile ecological and morphological data to study trait evolution and the role of adaptation in the diversification of Leuciscidae.
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Provide training opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, and develop outreach activities such as a public website, lesson plans for grade school teachers, and traveling science museum programs.
This integrative research approach will yield valuable insights into the evolution and diversification of this important group of freshwater fishes across North America. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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