Rakesh Kumar MuniIndian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati · Biology
Rakesh Kumar Muni
Master of Science
Working on the behavioural ecology of palm squirrels in India.
About
5
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Citations
Citations since 2017
Introduction
Additional affiliations
October 2019 - April 2020
Position
- Junior Research Fellow
Description
- To understand impact of MTHL(Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) bridge on the waterbirds of Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary and surrounding areas.
March 2019 - May 2019
Indian Institute of Scientific Education and Research Berhampur
Position
- Research Assistant
Description
- Associated with study on the effect of differential ageing on reproductive behaviour in Drosophila melanogaster.
October 2018 - February 2019
Position
- Volunteer
Description
- Status Assessment of threatened grassland birds in Bramhaputra floodplains.
Education
August 2016 - June 2018
Publications
Publications (5)
Background
The Squirrels of South Asia (SOSA) database compiles comprehensive distribution and occurrence information on all squirrel species that occur in this region (34 species). These 34 squirrel species, including tree, flying and ground squirrels, represent 14% of global sciurid diversity. The database collates curated data from various sourc...
Closely-related species that occur in a mosaic of allopatry and sympatry need to ideally have well-defined niche spaces, behaviours or morphological appearances in order to co-exist without loss of fitness. Such partitioning of niches could be possible in several ways, including temporal, spatial, resource-based or behavioral. Sympatric species in...
Detrimental effect of males on female, often termed mate harm, is a hallmark of sexual conflict. Allowed to evolve unchecked, mate harming traits are predicted to bring down average fitness of a population, unless mitigated by the evolution of resistance in females. In addition, life history may also modulate sexual conflict, but the mechanism is n...
Detrimental effect of males on female, often termed mate harm, is a hallmark of sexual conflict. Allowed to evolve unchecked, mate harming traits are predicted to bring down average fitness of a population, unless mitigated by the evolution of resistance in females. In addition, life history may also modulate sexual conflict, but the mechanism is n...
