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Pat Hutchings
Work on the systematics and ecology of polychaetes and the role which they play in marine benthic ecosystems.
Involved in trying to make identification of polychaetes easy for non specialists. Also interested in invasive species and making sure species correctly identified and not an undescribed native species. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of polychaete taxonomists
Pat's work profile
Pat works in the following sector(s): Collections Institution
Pat's primary institution is: Australian Museum
Pat's position is: Senior Fellow
Pat's work in taxonomy
Pat has the following roles: Collecting, Research, Editing publishing and reviewing
Pat's skills are in Species delimitation, Phylogenetics, Classification, Biogeography
Pat works on the taxonomy of Animals, Annelids, especially the terebellids and related families
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Pat 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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