Biologists are finding new evidence that these ocean invertebrate grazers don’t just ingest whatever they catch. They can actually be picky eaters – and their choices might influence ocean food webs.
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Associate Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Plymouth
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University
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Professor, Program Director of Stretton Institute, Program Director of Environment Insitute, University of Adelaide
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Professor, Marine Biology, University of Adelaide
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Senior Ecologist at the National Parks Association of NSW, Research Fellow, University of Sydney
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Professor, Evolution and Ecology Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
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Anthrozoologist, external advisor, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral researcher, Stanford University
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University of Adelaide
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University of Oregon
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Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut
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Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University
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Senior lecturer, University of Tasmania
