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