Zoology
Our research is at the interface between morphology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, paleontology and ecology.
Zoology remains an important part of biology today because it studies animals in all their facets—from DNA to behavior. It provides the foundation for understanding biodiversity: animals shape ecosystems, ensure pollination, regulate populations, and serve as indicators of environmental change. Without zoological knowledge, nature conservation and climate research would be virtually impossible. Animals are also indispensable in medicine and biotechnology: model organisms such as zebrafish, mice, and fruit flies provide insights into development, genetics, and diseases. At the same time, behavioral research opens up new perspectives on communication, intelligence, and social structures—also in comparison to humans. Zoology thus combines classical species knowledge with modern methods such as genomics, AI-supported image analysis, and satellite data. It shows that understanding animals is not only scientifically exciting, but also crucial for sustainability and the future of our society.
Exkursions and practical field courses
Marine biology field trip to the Wadden sea (Sylt)
Ten-day field trip about the biology and ecology of the wadden sea. Placed on the northernmost german island - Sylt. Students have the opportunity to become acquainted with the creatures and biotopes of the coast of the northern sea. Both outdoors and in the laboratory.
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Marine biology field trip to the "North-East" Atlantic
Every year the marine fauna and flora of the atlantic sea near Roscoff in the bretagne is our destination
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Marine biology field trip to the Mediterranean sea (Piran)
Every year the field trip focusing on the biology nd ecology of the Mediterranean Sea takes place on the Marine Biology Station Piran (Slovenia).
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High alpine excursion
Every year in midsummer a small group hikes through the Hohen Tauern to learn about alpine organisms and habitats.
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Teneriffa
In this zoological field trip and seminar, students learn about the fauna of a semi-isolated island system, with a focus on vertebrates.
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Excursion to a Natural History Museum
During winter, an excursion to a natural history museum will take place, incl. photography in the collections.
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