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Nerida Wilson
I'm interested in the evolution, systematics and conservation of many marine animal groups. My main focus is on the sea slugs (broadly Heterobranchia), including many microgastropods. However, I dabble widely and feel strongly that Australia needs to be broadening its taxonomic capacity. I think that field collections and exploration of new habitats is important, and key to understanding neglected parts of our biodiversity. I usually use molecular data in my work.
Nerida's work profile
Nerida works in the following sector(s): Collections Institution
Nerida's primary institution is: Western Australian Museum
Nerida's position is: Manager, Molecular Systematics Unit
Nerida's work in taxonomy
Nerida has the following roles: Collecting, Specimen preparation, Identification, Research, Institution Management, Editing publishing and reviewing
Nerida's skills are in Species delimitation, Phylogenetics, Classification, Nomenclature, Genetics & Genomics, Population genetics, Biogeography, Imaging
Nerida works on the taxonomy of Animals, Molluscs, Echinoderms, Xenacoelomorphs, Sponges, Cnidaria, Annelids, Tunicates, Fish, Heterobranchia
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