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Arthropods form the largest and most varied assemblage of organisms on earth, and within this phylum, crustaceans are second only to insect in terms of species numbers. These complex invertebrates possess sophisticated nervous systems and behavioural repertoires.
Here at the School of Biological Sciences Bangor the study of crustacean endocrinology is well established and our laboratory has an international reputation with regard to the study of neuropeptides involved in the control of moulting, reproduction and energy metabolism, using contemporary molecular techniques. A recent and exciting research theme in our group concerns the elucidation of the molecular mechanisms controlling the "biological clocks" in intertidal crustaceans, which drive daily and tidal rhythms of locomotor (swimming) activity.
Please feel free to browse our site, and contact us if you have questions about any aspect of crustacean biology! Suggestions for collaborative research are welcomed. |
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