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About usResearch in the Evolutionary Morphology Research Group (EvoMoRG) at the Department of Palaeontology of the University of Vienna is at the interface between palaeobiology and evolutionary developmental biology of vertebrates. For this we integrate living and fossil organisms, knowledge of their evolutionary relationships, anatomy and morphology, developmental (palaeo)biology and genetic information, but also past diversity patterns to provide a holistic understanding of their evolutionary history. We have particular interests in, but not restricted to, the evolutionary origin, morphological rate changes, adaptive trait developments, and diversity and disparity patterns of today’s cartilaginous and bony fishes at the broadest temporal and spatial scales. Although we employ and combine different methodological approaches and philosophies, we are all united by seeking to identify the drivers and sustainers of vertebrate success and demise and why certain groups are more resilient than others. We offer a wide range of research topics for MSc and BSc projects and assist in applying for funding of PhD and postdoc projects. Please contact us if you have questions or if you are interested in joining the lab. Infrastructure Our lab has facilities for rock digestion, high-end micro-computed tomography (Bruker Skyscan 1173 Desktop-Micro-Computertomograph; click here for more information), 3D digital microscopy (Keyence VHX-6000, 20-2000x magnification), scanning electron microscopy, high performance computing for image data processing, micro- and macro-anatomical labs, and an aquarium infrastructure (click here for watching suction feeding of Hemiscyllium ocellatum) to support individual palaeobiological projects but also providing research services for other departments of the University of Vienna (e.g., Geology, Mineralogy, Anthropology, Zoology, and Theoretical Biology) and third parties.
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Evolutionary affinities among fossil and living billfishes (Istiophoriformes: Istiophoridae)

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