We use NGS sequencing to investigate the phylogenetic relationships of various crustacean lineages. These robust phylogenies will be crucial frameworks for examining how diverse physiological and adaptive features evolved.

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• Phylogenomic analyses of brachyuran crabs support early divergence of primary freshwater crabs

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Freshwater decapods are some of the most species rich and rapidly diversifying lineages of crustacean with diverse life styles, sizes, habitats, and colour patterns. Through extensive surveys, and cutting-edge phylogenomic and biogeographic analyses, and genome surveys we strive to understand how these diverse freshwater fauna evolved.

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• Contrasting population structures of freshwater atyid shrimps in Hong Kong and their conservation implications

• Conservation of freshwater wildlife in Hong Kong: A genetic perspective

• Phylogenomic analyses of brachyuran crabs support early divergence of primary freshwater crabs

We construct the phylogeny of reef fish lineages using multiple molecular markers​ and examine the temporal and spatial pattern of diversification of these ecologically important marine fauna.

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• Phylogeography and conservation biogeography of the humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus

• The historical biogeography of groupers: Clade diversification patterns and processes