ESFCR · Ecological Structure and Functioning of the Cambrian Radiation
FP6 — Marie Curie Actions (Human Resources and Mobility)
- Duration
- 2005-08-01 → 2007-07-31
- EU contribution
- €27,216
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- EIF
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Project objective
The research program aSEcological Structure and Functioning of the Cambrian Radiationa (ESFCR) is aimed at achieving a better understanding of the structure (at the population, community and ecosystem levels) and functioning (life habits, species interactions and trophic relationships) of the first complex bentho-pelagic marine ecosystems derived from the Cambrian radiation. This project will encompass the study of three fossil deposits exceptional for the preservation, abundance and diversity of organisms: Chengjiang (Lower Cambrian, China), Kaili (Middle Cambrian, China) and the Burgess Shale (Middle Cambrian, Canada). Objectives:1-To better understand the structure and function of the Chengjiang biota with a main focus on how the community was influenced by ecological and environmental controls.2-To test whether the ecological structure of the Cambrian radiation was variable through space and time.3-To test whether the structure and function of Cambrian and Recent ecosystems are fundamentally different or similar. Methodology:1-To conduct field work in China, collecting samples of fossil assemblages with high stratigraphic resolution.2-To use variations in abundance and diversity of species as proxies of community changes, and variations in geochemical data as proxies of environmental changes.3-To evaluate differences in community patterns, and the influence of environmental factors on the distribution of species by using quantitative methods.4-To compare qualitative and quantitative patterns with those in modern ecosystems. Relevance of this project to the objectives of the community:1-To integrate a multi-national research program.2-To increase the mobility and international co-operation of researchers.3-To develop interdisciplinary research programs.4-To promote scientific excellence by publishing in top scientific journals.5-To reduce the impact of the European brain drain by the possible creation of a permanent research positio...
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Participants
- CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE - DELEGATION RHONE ALPES - SITE VALLEE DU RHôNE · VILLEURBANNECoordinatorFrance
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