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This project will assess the molecular systematic relationships of Australian Hydromyine water rats; represented in Australia by the water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster) and the water mouse (Xeromys myoides). H. chrysogaster has a widespread distribution in Australia and New Guinea and displays significant morphological variation, resulting in the description of more than fifteen synonyms of questionable validity. X. myoides is a nationally listed threatened species with a fragmented distribution in coastal Queensland, Northern Territory and New Guinea. A careful systematic revision of both taxa is required to resolve potential species or subspecies complexes, and to inform recovery actions of X. myoides.
- Study level
- PhD
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
- Please contact the supervisor for enquiries.
Dr Susan Fuller
