The Biology and Evolution of Mollusks
Feb 16, 2012 | Thursday
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Harvard Museum of Natural History 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA Thu., Feb. 16, 2012, 6 – 7 p.m. From tiny barnacles to the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), mollusks are the most diverse and widely distributed family of marine invertebrates. Professor Gonzalo Giribet, curator of invertebrate zoology at Harvard’s MCZ, will discuss how scientists are decoding the Mollusca genetic family tree to learn how they’ve adapted, survived, and thrived since the pre-Cambrian era, and to explore the potenti...
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The Biology and Evolution of Mollusks at Harvard University
Harvard Museum of Natural History
24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA
Thu., Feb. 16, 2012, 6 – 7 p.m.
From tiny barnacles to the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), mollusks are the most diverse and widely distributed family of marine invertebrates. Professor Gonzalo Giribet, curator of invertebrate zoology at Harvard’s MCZ, will discuss how scientists are decoding the Mollusca genetic family tree to learn how they’ve adapted, survived, and thrived since the pre-Cambrian era, and to explore the potential benefits of mollusks from medicine to human health, and other fields.
Free parking available in the 52 Oxford Street garage.
Followed by an exhibition preview and reception for members. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. RSVP to members@hmnh.harvard.edu or 617.496.6972.
Gazette Classification: Education, Exhibitions, Lecture, Science, Special Events
Speaker(s): Gonzalo Giribet
Cost: Free and open to the public
24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA
Thu., Feb. 16, 2012, 6 – 7 p.m.
From tiny barnacles to the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), mollusks are the most diverse and widely distributed family of marine invertebrates. Professor Gonzalo Giribet, curator of invertebrate zoology at Harvard’s MCZ, will discuss how scientists are decoding the Mollusca genetic family tree to learn how they’ve adapted, survived, and thrived since the pre-Cambrian era, and to explore the potential benefits of mollusks from medicine to human health, and other fields.
Free parking available in the 52 Oxford Street garage.
Followed by an exhibition preview and reception for members. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. RSVP to members@hmnh.harvard.edu or 617.496.6972.
Gazette Classification: Education, Exhibitions, Lecture, Science, Special Events
Speaker(s): Gonzalo Giribet
Cost: Free and open to the public
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