Mollusk Diversity

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Moreton Bay, Australia
Mapping the Mollusk Family Tree in Moreton Bay, Australia

Go digging for clams, mussels, and oysters along the beaches, reefs, and in the deeper waters of Moreton Bay, Australia, with Field Museum Curator and zoologist, Dr. Rüdiger Bieler. You’ll find out what he and his international team have discovered about the evolution of mollusks and the development of genes over time, many of which we share in common!

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Videos and Interactives
During their expedition, Dr. Bieler and his team filmed a series of videos about their adventures and discoveries in Moreton Bay, Australia. Find out...
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To learn more about how Field Museum scientists sequence genes and study evolution to conserve species and habitats around the world, plan a visit to...
Online Resources
To learn more about the Bivalve Tree of Life project, The Field Museum's mollusk collections, and many other online resources for adults and children...
In the News
Keep up on the latest headlines featuring Dr. Bieler's expedition and the results of the team's research! Watch related videos, view blogs, and take...

At A Glance

Who:
Rüdiger Bieler, Ph.D.
What:
Animals
Where:
Moreton Bay, Australia
When:
October 2008

Meet the Scientist

Rüdiger Bieler, Ph.D.
Curator and Head of Invertebrates, The Field Museum
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