Advancements in biodiversity and evolutionary research

Monash University researchers have conducted several studies to enhance understanding of biodiversity and evolutionary processes:

• Associate Professors Alan Dorin and Adrian Dyer used AI and computer simulations to explore the evolution of floral colours and their relationship with pollinators, contributing to smart agriculture.
• A study on visual illusions in bees and wasps revealed insights into animal cognition and evolutionary pathways.



• Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich's research on Jurassic shuotheriids provided new perspectives on mammaliaform evolution.
• The discovery of Jurassic fossils offered insights into the evolution of the middle ear in mammals.

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