Understanding the distribution of Wolbachia endosymbionts in arthropods
Wolbachia are intracellular bacteria infecting a large number of insects, arachnids and other arthropods.
This project aims to shed light on the variation in Wolbachia incidence across different arthropod groups by using a combination of data analysis, mathematical models and/or field surveys. These components are flexible and will depend on your interests.
Supervisor: Dr Jan Engelstaedter