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Benjamin Anderson
Hi, I'm a botanist starting a job at the WA herbarium using genomic data to help inform conservation and phylogenetic understanding of the Australian flora. I previously did my PhD at the University of Western Australia in Perth, where I studied a species complex of spinifex grasses (Triodia).
Benjamin's work profile
Benjamin works in the following sector(s): Collections Institution, Other government agency
Benjamin's primary institution is: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Benjamin's position is: Research Scientist
Benjamin's work in taxonomy
Benjamin has the following roles: Collecting, Research, Editing publishing and reviewing
Benjamin's skills are in Species delimitation, Phylogenetics, Genetics & Genomics, Bioinformatics
Benjamin works on the taxonomy of Plants, Flowering Plants, Triodia, spinifex
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Benjamin is happy to be contacted for the following reasons:
Contact from others in the taxonomy community regarding taxonomy-related issues
Contact from members of the public for advice in areas of expertise (but not for identifications)
Contact from members of the public for identifications in areas of expertise
Contact re potential citizen science projects that could contribute to taxonomic research
Contact by prospective students and others who could benefit from mentorship
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