Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social

Researcher at @BiologyAarhus Interested in sponges, microscopic animals, and diversity of life. Discovered Cycliophora and Micrognathozoa

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Our lab exp with the sponge Tethya and the influence of light and contraction cycle #Formidlingsakademiet #MkeYoung

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

🔬 PhD position in zoophysiology and sustainable fisheries🦞 “From Physiology to Fisheries: Biological Limits of Live Storage of Lobsters.”
Experimental physiology, applied fisheries science, field work, and hands-on laboratory work.
👉 Apply here: https://t.co/tmOquTTWUX

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Why do some whelk shells turn green?
We study whelk in aquaria to understand why some shells turn green. Whelks use a long proboscis with sharp teeth to tear off pieces of fish during feeding.
Funded by EMFAF & the EU.
#JadeWhelk #MarineBiology #EUfunded

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Good morning Breadcrumb sponge – time to stop pumping ☀️Our new preprint shows sunrise-induced contractions in Halichondria panicea👉 Even animals without nerves or muscles respond to daily light cycles
doi: https://t.co/Au96S8TGSJ
@VILLUMscience
#IndependentResearchFundDenmark

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Join Denmark's excellent community of zoomorphologists and evolutionary biologists for a day of stimulating talks, networking, and discussions!
Let us know if you will participate and maybe give a talk, on your research or ’cool methods/facilities’ 🔬

[Ludwik Gąsiorowski @L_Gasiorowski]

ZOOLOGY JOB ALERT!🚨🪱

Are you interested in microscopic worms, asexual reproduction, or EvoDevo?

We are hiring a post-doc (18 months) in our newly established group @IBE_Warszawa @BiolUW funded by @NAWAPoland

Apply by 15.12.24
More details here: https://t.co/BKx63JyWVc

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Our new research on a calcareous syconoid sponge, reveals high choanocyte pumping rates and sheds light on its aquiferous system, enhancing our understanding of sponge fluid dynamics. @VILLUMscience #IndependentResearchFundDenmark @BiologyAarhus @AarhusUni https://t.co/btQDrKACYa

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

🍞🧽Breadcrumb sponges clean themselves! - Check out this new article on how a sponge protect and clean the aquiferous system from particle overloading: https://t.co/lvXcpcdggG
@VILLUMscience #IndependentResearchFundDenmark @BiologyAarhus @AarhusUni

[Ute Hentschel @ute_hentschel]

Hello Twitter, we are looking for RNASeq data to aid the genome assembly of the great barrel sponge Xestospongia muta. https://t.co/M238LpiCiE

[Ute Hentschel @ute_hentschel]

1 Postdoc and 6 PhD positions on host-microbiota interactions in Kiel https://t.co/h4tGl9egQT

[Ute Hentschel @ute_hentschel]

WhoopWhoop 2 PhD positions go to sponge-microbe interactions... Pls RT.

[Camilla Gregersen @DMCamilla]

13 mia. kr. Hvert år! Det er, hvad Danmark på den lange bane taber på at fjerne 8 % af pladserne på uni bacheloruddannelser.
Den universitetsreform gør så meget skade! #dkpol
Se Finansministeriets svar til @KatrineRobsoe👇🏼
https://t.co/BuBi0mvnbV

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

🌊 Breadcrumb sponges and microplastics! - Check out this new article featuring insights from our research! 🐚🔬 #Microplastics #villumExperiment @BiologyAarhus
https://t.co/POSE0emgba

[Pawel Burkhardt @Pawel_Burkhardt]

Want to understand the evolution of first brains🧠?Come join us @MSarsCentre @UiB . Postdoc position available: "Decoding the gelatinous origins of brain evolution" as part of our @HFSP grant w Fred Wolf @uniGoettingen #ctenophores. RTs highly appreciated. https://t.co/IUtQFSW0Dr

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

🌊🧽 Look into the hidden world of sponge choanocytes! 🕵️‍♀️ with live-imaging and measurements of the pumping rate in the breadcrumb sponge 🚀 Our research sheds light on choanocyte function in sponges. 🌟 #VillumExperiment #sponge_papers @BiologyAarhus 📚🔬https://t.co/rEcGWWogSL

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Danske skoleelever finder fem nye dyrearter: »Det er helt vildt stort,« siger forsker https://t.co/07iUYSuaos

[Maria Sachkova @SachkovaMaria]

Please spread the word: a PhD position to dig into the origin of neurons by characterising ctenophore neuropeptides! Involves work with cool marine animals😉! Deadline - January 8. @BristolBioSci
https://t.co/EQAEPvROSs

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

Læs her om dyret, der redder liv https://t.co/iBY6qDsOGr

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

🧽 Our latest research unveils the destiny of microplastics in #Halichondria panicea sponges! 📷 Discover how these incredible filter-feeders capture and release 2 μm and 10 μm plastic beads #VillumExperiment @BiologyAarhus #Microplastics #SpongeResearch
https://t.co/xjRwIE2EEG

[Peter Funch - @biofunch.bsky.social @biofunch]

@wormduty @FabianRuperti @savitski_lab @Prevedel_Lab Great work!

[Astrid Oberborbeck Andersen @Astridoa]

Our book "Rubber Boots Methods for the Anthropocene: Doing Fieldwork in Multispecies Worlds" is on display at @ASAnews conference + online.
Get it w/ 40% discount through Oct 1.
Link: https://t.co/tMuNplsNpF Discount code: MNASA23
#ASA2023 @UMinnPress
@NilsBubandt @RachelCypher