Nyakatura Lab
for Comparative Zoology
In the Nyakatura lab we focus on the functional morphology and evolution of vertebrates. We combine collection-based and experimental work in our integrated research approach. For most of our projects, we collaborate with palaeontologists, mechanical engineers, or experts in computer-generated imagery. We additionally work on the historical and epistemic dimensions of image use in our field.
Research Projects
our working group runs or is part of the following modules
Bachelor of Science
B.Sc. BIOLOGIE
Mono, Kombi (Erst- / Zweitfach)
MB 5 Organismische Biologie
Zoological Part đ
MB 26 Lebensgemeinschaften und Taxa in Raum und Zeit
Master of Science
M.Sc. ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY, BIODERVERSITY AND EVOLUTION
OBBE 5 Evolution, Structure and Function of Land-living Vertebrates
OBBE 7 Biodiversity and Evolution 2 (Practice) - Collections
OBBE 14 Communicating Science
Teaching Collection
Founded in 1884, the teaching collection encompasses models as well as wet and dry specimens, microscopic slides, and educational wall charts. Many of the almost 30,000 objects are still used for teaching purposes. In addition to the teaching collection, holdings also include the research collections of Richard Hesse (microscopic slides) and Franz Eilhard Schulze (sponge specimens).
