Matzke - Karasz read his appeal in the 2009 issue of Cypris, a newsletter
for ostracod researchers, and when Neil sent the data, she was impressed.
Not exact matches
Now it seems that
ostracods, or seed shrimp, have been producing giant sperm
for at least 100 million years.
By comparing the numbers of species of
ostracods that have evolved bioluminescence
for either mating displays or defensive purposes to related species without bioluminescence, Ellis realized she could gain very useful evidence to support or refute the theory of sexual selection as a driver of species diversification.
Such fellowships have enabled Antarctic scientists to participate in a range of significant research including using ice cores to determine proxies
for the Southern Annular Mode, a molecular study of Antarctic
ostracods, and investigating particulate carbon and biogenic silica in sea ice in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions.