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Michel dugon

Higher Education

2008 – 2011: National University of Ireland • Galway, Eire • PhD in Zoology (Awarded November 2011)
Studies on an evolutionary novelty: The forcipular segment of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda)

2006 – 2007: University of Wales • Bangor, United Kingdom • Master of Science in Ecology (Distinction)

Systematic revision of the tropical centipede Scolopendra subspinipes species complex based on morphological and molecular data

2002 – 2003: University of Burgundy • Dijon, France • Bachelor's degree in Modern Literature and Linguistics

Research Interests

• Evolution, development and ultrastructure of venom systems
• Development and specialization of arthropod appendages and sensory organs
• Predatory behaviour and ecology of venomous organisms
• Concept of evolutionary novelty

Publications

Dugon, M. M. and Arthur, W. (In press). Prey orientation and the role of venom availability in the predatory behaviour of the centipede Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans (Arthropoda: Chilopoda). Journal of Insect Physiology

Dugon, M. M. and Arthur, W. (2012). Comparative studies on the venom duct structure of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda) and a hypothesis on the evolutionary origin of the centipede venom apparatus. Evolution & Development, 14, 128-137

Dugon, M. M., Black, A. and Arthur, W. (2012). Variation and specialisation of the forcipular apparatus of centipedes (Arthropoda: Chilopoda): a comparative morphometric and microscopic investigation of an evolutionary novelty. Arthropod Evolution & Development. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2012.02.001

Dugon, M. M. (2010). How to build a workable venom delivery system. Lacerta, 2, 17-19

Dugon, M. M. (2010). Venom systems: an introduction. Lacerta, 1, 4-8

Dugon, M. M. (2010). Centipedes in captivity. Lacerta, 1, 16-19

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

03/2012           University of Wales • Bangor , United Kingdom

                      Venom Day 2012

                      The evolutionary origin of the centipede venom apparatus: New developmental insight

06/2011           Harvard University • Cambridge , USA

                      2^nd International Congress on Arthropod Morphology

                      The evolutionary origin of the centipede venom apparatus:a hypothesis



09/2010            Natural History Museum • Dublin, Ireland

                       National Heritage Week

                       Venom in the Animal Kingdom

07/2010            Université Paris Diderot • Paris, France

                       Euro Evo Devo Conference (poster)

                       Development and evolution of the centipede venom apparatus



04/2009            National University of Ireland • Galway, Ireland

                       ’ Science Speak’ 2010 (Faculty-wide competition)

                       Centipedes: venom, fangs and predation (1st runner-up prize)

03/2009            Natural History Museum • Budapest, Hungary

                       Visiting speaker

                       The venom apparatus of centipedes: an Evo Devo perspective

12/2008            National University of Ireland • Galway, Ireland

                        Annual meeting of the Irish network of developmental biologists

                        Development and evolution of the centipede venom apparatus

Contact

Dr Michel Dugon

EVO DEVO lab, room 103

Martin Ryan Institute

National University of Ireland Galway

Tel: 00353 91 493224
Fax: 00353 91 494526

michel.dugonnuigalway.ie

micheldugonhotmail.com

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