Academic interests
I am interested in several aspects of morphology:
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Convergent evolution: How predictable is phenotypic convergence?
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Evolutionary constraints: How is morphological diversity shaped by physical, developmental, and phylogenetic limitations?
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Division of labor: What drives (or prohibits) phenotypic specialization of individuals in colonial organisms? Does division of labor truly increase efficiency / fitness?
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Trait-Environment relationships: Which traits a linked to envirnomental conditions and why?