Using ancient fossils and new methods to unravel Australian mammal evolution in deep time
Using ancient fossils and new methods to unravel Australian mammal evolution in deep time
批准号:
DE120100957
负责人:
A/Prof Robin Beck
金额:
$26.13万
依托单位国家:
澳大利亚
项目类别:
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
财政年份:
2012
资助国家:
澳大利亚
项目状态:
已结题
起止时间:
2012-03-12 至 2014-11-29
中文摘要
该项目将通过研究最近在昆士兰州东北部的一个5500万年前的化石遗址Tingamarra发现的哺乳动物化石,探索澳大利亚独特的哺乳动物群的演变。特别是,它将帮助我们了解澳大利亚标志性有袋动物的起源,辐射和多样化。
英文摘要
This project will explore the evolution of Australia's unique mammal fauna by studying fossil mammals recently discovered at Tingamarra, a 55 million year old fossil site in north-eastern Queensland. In particular, it will help us understand the origin, radiation and diversification of Australia's iconic marsupials.
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