Research Projects

The scientists at the Department of Invertebrate Zoology are specialists of different animal groups. They work on taxonomy, systematics and ecology.

Nematoda (Roundworms)


Taxonomy, systematics, and phylogeny of nematodes, especially the groups Rhabditida, Teratocephalida, and Plectida
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Soil fauna and Tardigrada (Water-bears)


Diversity of nematodes and plants
Microfauna on Antarctic nunataks
Microfauna in moss
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Oligochaeta (Earthworms)


Morphology, systermatics, and phylogeny of the clitellates (Annelida) especially the following topics: Development (morphogenesis) of the male and female ducts in representatives of the different subfamilies within Tubificidae.
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Mollusca


Systematics and morphology of molluscs, particularly marine snails. Special interest in chemosynthetic environments (hydrothermal vents, cold seeps and similar).
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Gastrotricha


Systematics and phylogeny of Swedish freshwater Gastrotricha (Ph.D. project)
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Ophiuroidea (Brittle stars)


Taxonomy and systematics of brittle stars and basket stars, particularly morphology and ontogenic character development.
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Platyhelminthes

Rotifera


Speciation, macroecology, and patterns of diversity
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