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Position

Marie Curie Research Fellow

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Departmental responsibilities

 

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Research Interests

My research focuses on the evolutionary radiation and diversity of cartilaginous fishes with special focus on the origin and success of modern sharks, skates and rays (Neoselachii). I use different analytical methods to explain the shapes of phylogenies, quality of the fossil record, diversification, extinction and biogeographic patterns and trophic chain conditions and changes.

In my current project I will identify and reconstruct evolutionary novelties in neoselachians employing numerical comparative phylogenetic methods for providing sound information on the initial radiation of this group and evaluate the evolutionary steps cumulating in a perfectly adapted predator.

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Publications

Link to Dr Stefanie Klug on the University's on-line database of research outputs

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Further information

Dr Stefanie Klug is a member of the Palaeobiology and Biodiversity Research Group at Bristol; she also has a personal web page at: www.fossil-shark-research.de