Megan Higgie

My research is both field- and laboratory-based, covering the broad areas of evolution and ecology, with a focus on animal adaptation, natural and sexual selection, and speciation.

In particular, I am interested in how new species arise, and how species interactions and selection on mate choice may contribute. Who animals choose to mate with is a central feature of what defines a species, so any changes in mate choice can potentially result in speciation. If species interactions cause the interacting parties to change who they chose as mates this can result in the formation of new species.

I have potential Honours, Masters, and PhD research projects on a broad range of evolutionary-based questions in the general areas of speciation, selection (natural, sexual, or artificial), mating behaviour, and species interactions. I also strongly encourage potential DECRA applicants to get in touch if you are interested in similar research questions and/or biological systems. Please see 'Interests' below for the biological systems I am currently researching.