Dominique G. Homberger

Comparative and Evolutionary Vertebrate Morphology

My research program focuses on the exploration of complex systems and the discovery of structures, constructional principles, and theoretical concepts. Examples are:

• the special construction of the avian hyoid suspension and its evolutionary implications
• the kinetic larynx of certain birds and its fundamental role in vocalization
• the role of dermal and subcutaneous fat for the movement of feathers
• the function of the depressor feather muscles and its significance for the evolution of birds and avian flight
• the development of a method of theoretical biomechanical analysis of complex skeleto-muscular systems
• the postulate that systematics and comparative anatomy are based on distinct research programs

TEXTBOOKS

Vertebrate Dissection, 9th edition

"provides exceptionally thorough and student-tested descriptions of dissection procedures and the steps needed to find all structures..."  read the full review on the publisher's website

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