Graham McCulloch
@grahammccullochnz.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist @Otago Uni. Researching rapid evolution in New Zealand insects. He/Him
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New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰
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Stonefly systematics: past, present, and future
Abstract. Stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) are a widespread group of freshwater insects known for their ecological significance and sensitivity to environm
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July 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰
academic.oup.com/isd/article/...
academic.oup.com/isd/article/...
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Great example of targeted eDNA for population genetics and biodiversity management! Targeted eDNA Metabarcoding Reveals New Populations of a Range-Limited Stonefly: doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
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#eDNA #popgen #ecology #genetics #biodiversity
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#eDNA #popgen #ecology #genetics #biodiversity
April 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Great example of targeted eDNA for population genetics and biodiversity management! Targeted eDNA Metabarcoding Reveals New Populations of a Range-Limited Stonefly: doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
@grahammccullochnz.bsky.social @jonwatersnz.bsky.social
#eDNA #popgen #ecology #genetics #biodiversity
@grahammccullochnz.bsky.social @jonwatersnz.bsky.social
#eDNA #popgen #ecology #genetics #biodiversity
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Our letter to the Minister re: recent Marsden Fund changes
Joint Statement by 80 Rutherford Discovery Fellows Denouncing the Minister’s Decision to Cut Humanities, Social Science, and Fundamental Science Funding
RNZ coverage: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Joint Statement by 80 Rutherford Discovery Fellows Denouncing the Minister’s Decision to Cut Humanities, Social Science, and Fundamental Science Funding
RNZ coverage: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Researchers pen scathing open letter to Minister over Marsden Fund changes
Dozens of Rutherford Discovery Fellows condemned "damaging changes" to the Marsden Fund's terms of reference.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 11, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Our letter to the Minister re: recent Marsden Fund changes
Joint Statement by 80 Rutherford Discovery Fellows Denouncing the Minister’s Decision to Cut Humanities, Social Science, and Fundamental Science Funding
RNZ coverage: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Joint Statement by 80 Rutherford Discovery Fellows Denouncing the Minister’s Decision to Cut Humanities, Social Science, and Fundamental Science Funding
RNZ coverage: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Beyond excited & grateful to receive a Mana Tuanuku fellowship. I never imagined being here as the first in my fam to go to uni & with no clear plan in sight when I started my BSc 20 yrs ago. Thanks to my mentors who are always so generous with their support.
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Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowships awarded
Ten Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowships have been awarded in the 2024 inaugural round.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Beyond excited & grateful to receive a Mana Tuanuku fellowship. I never imagined being here as the first in my fam to go to uni & with no clear plan in sight when I started my BSc 20 yrs ago. Thanks to my mentors who are always so generous with their support.
www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/ten-man...
www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/ten-man...
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REJOICE, FOR THE SEASON IS NEARLY UPON US!
Nope, not Christmas... the New Zealand Bug of the Year contest '25!
Voting opens on Jan 1st, and I'm going to need all of your votes to win giant springtails the victory they deserve.
More info: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2025-bug-of-...
🧪 #Invertebrate
Nope, not Christmas... the New Zealand Bug of the Year contest '25!
Voting opens on Jan 1st, and I'm going to need all of your votes to win giant springtails the victory they deserve.
More info: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2025-bug-of-...
🧪 #Invertebrate
December 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM
REJOICE, FOR THE SEASON IS NEARLY UPON US!
Nope, not Christmas... the New Zealand Bug of the Year contest '25!
Voting opens on Jan 1st, and I'm going to need all of your votes to win giant springtails the victory they deserve.
More info: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2025-bug-of-...
🧪 #Invertebrate
Nope, not Christmas... the New Zealand Bug of the Year contest '25!
Voting opens on Jan 1st, and I'm going to need all of your votes to win giant springtails the victory they deserve.
More info: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2025-bug-of-...
🧪 #Invertebrate
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2025 New Zealand Native Bee Calendars Now Available!
We worked with participants of all ages to create 16 beautiful collages that capture the importance of planting a diverse assortment of flowers to feed native bees of Aotearoa.
Order here!
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We worked with participants of all ages to create 16 beautiful collages that capture the importance of planting a diverse assortment of flowers to feed native bees of Aotearoa.
Order here!
jandtlab.com/bee-creative...
@zoologyotago.bsky.social
BEE Creative Calendars!
Our BEE Creative Team worked with school groups and workshop participants of all ages to create 16 beautiful collages that capture the importance of planting a diverse assortment of flowers to feed…
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December 5, 2024 at 4:42 AM
2025 New Zealand Native Bee Calendars Now Available!
We worked with participants of all ages to create 16 beautiful collages that capture the importance of planting a diverse assortment of flowers to feed native bees of Aotearoa.
Order here!
jandtlab.com/bee-creative...
@zoologyotago.bsky.social
We worked with participants of all ages to create 16 beautiful collages that capture the importance of planting a diverse assortment of flowers to feed native bees of Aotearoa.
Order here!
jandtlab.com/bee-creative...
@zoologyotago.bsky.social
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Excited to see our team’s work on insect colour evolution published in Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Human-driven evolution of color in a stonefly mimic
Rapid adaptation is thought to be critical for the survival of species under global change, but our understanding of human-induced evolution in the wild remains limited. We show that widespread defore...
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December 7, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Excited to see our team’s work on insect colour evolution published in Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...