Michael Jennions

Michael Jennions is a Fellow at The Australian National University's Research School of Biology. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly behavioural ecology, with an emphasis on sexual selection and reproductive decisions. His work explores topics such as female choice, male-male competition, sperm competition, parental care, and life histories. The lab primarily uses mosquitofish as a study animal due to their behavioural traits and adaptability to experimental settings. Jennions has contributed to various research projects and collaborations, including studies on sexual selection theory and meta-analytic techniques. He has also been involved in teaching courses related to behavioural ecology and evolutionary biology.

Michael Jennions is a Professor at the Australian National University, specializing in behavioural ecology, evolutionary ecology, and sexual selection. His research explores the evolutionary mechanisms underlying mate choice, sexual selection, and the genetic benefits of polyandry. He investigates the ecological and evolutionary consequences of behavioural traits, including procrastination and parental investment. His work also addresses methodological challenges in ecological and evolutionary research, such as publication bias and p-hacking. Jennions has contributed to meta-analyses on phenotypic plasticity, sexual display, and the costs of sex, emphasizing the integration of theoretical and empirical approaches in evolutionary biology.