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SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Morphology Research Morphology Evolution Fossils Improving use of morphological data to infer phylogenies for fossils To make the family tree of modern taxa we can use DNA, but for fossils we must use morphology. This is often inaccurate due to convergence and methodology – this project plans to change this.
SP2 Collection Future Research Research Infrastructure Database Research Data Management Biodiversity ECOPOTENTIAL: improving future ecosystem benefits through earth observations ECOPOTENTIAL focuses on a targeted set of internationally recognised Protected Areas, blending Earth Observations from remote sensing and field measurements, data analysis and modelling of current and future ecosystem conditions and services
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Morphology Extinction of Species Evolution Fossils Oceans in temperature-related stress Temperature-related stresses can degrade marine ecosystems and drive species to extinction. Researchers at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin are testing if there are early responses before extinctions occur.
Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Amphibians Protection of Species Biodiversity Avoiding negative effects of Mining in a biodiversity hotspot The main goal of these projects is to give the scientific basis for a potent management plan, to protect a biodiversity hotspot, focussing on the highest known amphibian diversity in West Africa.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Morphology Research Morphology Mammals Genetics Comparative anatomy of newborn mammals Comparison of reproductive strategies of mammals: The focus of this study is on the developmental degree of hatchling/neonates of Monotremata, Marsupialia and Plazentalia with regard to ecological adaptability and evolution.
SP3 Society and Nature Social Innovation Unit Research Transfer Open Museum Database Knowledge Transfer Science Communication Protection of Species Citizen Science Open Science Society The nightingale project: A citizen science project on the natural and cultural history of nightingales For the ‚nightingale project‘, citizen scientists we will be recording nightingale songs with the Naturblick-App, and scientists and citizens will analyze these in regard to dialects and habitat preferences.
SP3 Society and Nature Social Innovation Unit Research Transfer Open Museum Politics Knowledge Transfer Science Communication Citizen Science Open Science Society Mercator Projekt - Open Science Exploring Citizen Science for the development of Open Science in Europe Under the slogan "open innovation, open science, open to the world", the European Commission promotes innovation in Europe and aims at changing the science system fundamentally. The stakeholder-driven European Open Science Policy Platform (OSPP) advises the European Commission on this issue. Citizen science and participatory approaches are seen as a core element of Open Science, helping to bring science effectively into society.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics SP2 Collection Future Research Science Communication Collection Biodiversity Fossils Micropaleontology Collections Two unique collections supporting research are managed by the MfN: the Ehrenberg Collection, and the modern Radiolarian Collections, which are part of the Micropaleontologic Reference Center collection network.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Science Communication Collection Biodiversity Fossils Radiolarian taxonomy New species descriptions and cooperatively building online international community taxonomic catalogs are essential foundations for our other research
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Evolution Earth Sciences Climate Change Plankton evolution and geochemical cycles We study how plankton evolution is influenced by climate change over geologic time, but also partially controls climate via linked geochemical cycles, e.g. carbon and nutrient elements.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Biodiversity Evolution Fossils Radiolarian biodiversity dynamics We are comparing the history of Neogene radiolarian faunas from contrasting environments in different latitudes to understand what controls plankton biodiversity.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Database Fossils Earth Sciences Cooperation NSB Database The NSB fossil marine plankton database, initiated and led by MfN scientists, supports international research on plankton taxonomy, paleobiology and paleoceanography.
Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Morphology Protection of Species Biodiversity Trait changes in selected arthropod species along spatio-temporal gradients from natural to urban/agricultural landscapes The effects of rising urbanisation on persisting insect species in the area of Berlin-Brandenburg along spatio-temporal gradients will be examined (Morphology, Isotopes).
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Amphibians Protection of Species Biodiversity Herpetofauna community responses to logging in Bornean production forests Assessing variation in reptile and amphibian community structure, abundance and recovery under varying logging regimes in Borneo.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Morphology Research Morphology Amphibians Evolution The Evolution of regenerative capacities in tetrapod limbs: A deep time perspective combining extant and fossil data Research of regeneration capacities of tetrapods with regard to ecology, ontogeny and life-histories strategies using morphology, histology, 3D reconstructions and computer microtomography.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Morphology Research Morphology Amphibians Evolution Insights into salamander limb development Salamanders are the only known tetrapods that form their limbs in a non-conserved manner due to their reversed polarity. I am interested in understanding how this formation pattern occurs.
Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Mammals Evolution The evolution of mammalian natal dispersal patterns Natal dispersal is found among virtually all animals affecting demography, genetic structures and the evolution of social behaviour. As a key life history trait, natal dispersal patterns have been studied for over 40 years but their evolution is still subject to much debate.
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Database Extinction of Species Biodiversity Evolution Fossils Understanding the role of environmental tolerances of species in macroevolution Investigating the effects of mass extinctions and standing biodiversity on the niche breadth of species
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Extinction of Species Biodiversity Evolution Scallops versus oysters: The effects of physiological traits on the evolutionary success of two bivalve clades Differences in physiological properties of faunal groups may result in different evolutionary histories. We test this hypothesis with two well-studied groups of bivalves
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Extinction of Species Fossils Earth Sciences Environmental changes during the end - Triassic mass extinction Refining the stratigraphic framework of the Triassic–Jurassic transition and linking biotic and environmental change

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