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Grant Award View - GA68462-V4
Snake fangs: insights into evolution, palaeoclimate and biodesign
GA ID:
GA68462-V4
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
19-Dec-2019
Variation Publish Date:
17-May-2023
Variation Date:
17-May-2023
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
3-Apr-2020 to 31-Dec-2023
Value (AUD):
$425,930.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Varies:
GA68462
- Snake fangs: insights into evolution, palaeoclimate and biodesign
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 19/20 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Snake fangs: insights into evolution, palaeoclimate and biodesign
Purpose:
This project aims to generate unprecedented insights into the fangs of venomous snakes, focusing on elapids (taipans, tiger snakes etc). We will examine fang shape diversity, correlation with behavior and ecology, evolutionary history, and biomechanical properties. Data will be collected using cutting-edge micro-CT technology and analysed using 3D geometric morphometrics, computer simulations, and advanced phylogenetic techniques. This should greatly improve understanding of the evolution of venom fangs in all snakes. Other benefits include a large 3D reference database allowing identification of fossil fangs, with applications for studies of past climates, and a characterisation of fang biomechanics, relevant to biodesign and biomimicry.
GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2020
Internal Reference ID:
DP20 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
Flinders University
Recipient ABN:
65 542 596 200
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
BEDFORD PARK
Town/City:
BEDFORD PARK
Postcode:
5042
State/Territory:
SA
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
SA
Postcode:
5042
Country:
AUSTRALIA