Herpetology

The section participates at the teaching programme of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University Bonn (Bachelor Biology, Master OEP, PhD).

Courses and seminars for the study programme Master of Science in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Palaeobiology (OEP Biology):

• OEP-Free-1D: Evolution and biodiversity of lower vertebrates
• OEP-Free-1G: Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area (with a field trip to the Lake Neusiedl, Austria and Hungary) [discontinued]
• OEP Free-1O: Pattern and processes shaping biodiversity
• OEP-Free-1U: Zoogeography and ecology of marine organisms in tropical habitats (with excursion to the Red Sea, Dahab/Egypt)
• OEP-Free-1X: Biodiversity of the tropics (with a fieldtrip to Ecuador)
• OEP-WP27 / OEP-Free-IND: Student's research projects (individual practical)
• OEP-Free-IND: Programming in R
• OEP-Free-IND: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Supervised theses:

2019

JOSHI, M.: Comparative osteology of the blindsnake family Leptotyphlopidae (Squamata: Serpentes: Scolecophidia). Master thesis

MÜLLER, P.: Diversity of leptotyphlopid Blindsnakes from the Yemen. Bachelor thesis

NANIA, D.: Niche evolution and potential distribution of Lepidodactylus lugubris. Master thesis

PILCH, T. T.: The scales of the soles of monitor lizards' feet (Squamata: Varanidae: Varanus spp.) and their potentially adhesive property. Bachelor thesis

PLATZEN, J.: A method to evaluate the climatic profile of a species by the example of Lacerta agilis LINNAEUS, 1758, in the Dellbrücker Heide. Master thesis

RECH, I.: Comparative studies on the skull morphology of Typhlopid blindsnakes (Serpentes: Typhlopidae) via CT-Scan. Bachelor thesis

2018

BEHR, N.: Assessing the status of poorly known amphibians. Are hey really local endemics or just a sampling artefact? Master thesis

BÜSCHEN, J.: Developmental ecology of Dendropsophus marmoratus. Bachelor thesis

DEMAND, T.: Phenotypic plasticity and thermal limits in amphibians. Bachelor thesis

JACKEN, A.: Which species are in captive breeding projects in Zoos? Master thesis

MAHNKE, A.: Ultrastructure of the adhesive apparatus in Phelsuma spp. Master thesis

VON OY, R.: Using SDMs to assess the invasion potential of reptiles. Bachelor thesis

RAO, S.: Assessing the distribution and conservation status of Squatina squatina on the Canary Islands. Bachelor thesis

2017

BÖRTH, M.: Systematik und Morphologie afrikanischer Schlankblindschlangen (Serpentes: Leptotyphlopidae) unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der kranialen Osteologie. Bachelor thesis

CLEMENT, V.: Habitat Assessment and Behavior of Lacerta agilis LINNAEUS, 1758 in the Wahner Heide – An Ecological Profile of a Widespread Species in the Center of its Distribution. Master thesis

GALUNDER, K.: Developmental ecology and larval staging in Polypedates otilophus (Boulenger, 1893) (Anura: Rhacophoridae). Bachelor thesis

IHLOW, F.: Herpetodiversity of Asia with a Special Focus on the Taxonomy, Ecology, and Distribution of Southeast Asian Chelonians. PhD thesis

PLAGGE, L.: Temperature dependent performance in larvae of Ambystoma mexicanum (Shaw, 1798) (Caudata: Ambystomatidae). Bachelor thesis

REICH, A.: Field study on thermoregulation of Lacerta agilis (Squamata: Lacertidae) in the NSG Wahner Heide. Master thesis

SCHWARZ, N.: Comparative studies via CT-scan on blind snakes of the genus Epictia (Gray, 1845) and other Epictinae (Serpentes: Leptotyphlopidae: Epictinae). Bachelor thesis

SÖNNICHSEN, KARI: Comparative feeding ecology and morphometrics of Lyciasalamandra species (Amphibia: Salamandridae) from Anatolia and Greece. Master thesis

STUPP, S.: Reexamination of Paul Müllers collection of anurans from the Island of São Sebastião (Atlantic Rainforest of São Paulo, Brazil) and comparison with recent herpetofauna of this and comparable regions. Bachelor thesis

2016

BEHR, N.: Comparative larval development and behavioral thermoregulation in the Yellow-Bellied toad Bombina variegata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Anura: Bombinatoridae). Bachelor thesis

ENGLER, J.: Entwicklung und Anwendung eines kombinierten Methodenansatzes zur Analyse landschaftsspezifischer Effekte auf den Genfluss terrestrischer Organismen. PhD thesis

DRÜKE, Y.: Comparative analysis of the feeding ecology of the gecko Hemidactylus mabouia in its invasive and native range. Bachelor thesis

MAY, G.: Using spatial data in R: Modeling potential dispersal pathways of an invasive amphibian. Bachelor thesis

WEISHAAR, M.: Biogeography and environmental niche evolution in the genus Pelusios. Master thesis

2015

FERREIRA, R. B.: Impacts on threatened amphibians in a Brazillan Atlantic Forest mosaic. PhD thesis (scientific committee member, Department of Wildland Resources and Ecology Center, Utah State University, USA)

FONSECA, E. E.: Potencial invasor de serpentes exóticas no Brasil. Master thesis (Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz)

HÖRNES, D.: Herpetofauna of the Parque Nacional Cordillera Azul, Peru. Master thesis

KLEIN, B.: Entwicklungsbiologie ausgewählter Pfeilgiftfrösche der Gattung Ranitomeya. Master thesis

KRINGS, M.: Tadpole descriptions of different poison dart frogs of the genus Ranitomeya (Anura: Dendrobatidae) and their morphological comparison. Master thesis

LEMM, L.: Environmental niche evolution in the amphibian family Mantidactylidae. Master thesis

LINDEN, J. K.: Assessing biogeographical patterns in American freshwater turtles using a node-based analysis technique. Master thesis

MEYERS, E.: Patterns in the distribution, population structure and habitat use of the Angel Shark (Squatina squatina). Master thesis

POKRANT, F.: Phylogeny of the Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) based on Integrative Taxonomy. Master thesis

VOGT, S.: Invasionsbiologie von Xenopus laevis: Charakteriserung des Beutespektrums. Master thesis

2014

MÖDRATH, C.: Habitatnutzung von Großsäugern in der ariden Otjimbingwe Region von Namibia. Master thesis

REICH, A.: Behavioral thermoregulation of tropical dart-poison frog larvae of the genus Epipedobates (Anura: Dendrobatidae) across multiple developmental stages. Bachelor thesis

MARQUES DA SILVA, R.: Compositcao, distrubuicao e historia natural da cumunidade de serpentes do litoral notre da Bahia, Brasil. Master thesis (Universidate Estadual de Santa Cruz)

2012

FLECKS, M.: A systematic revision of the African members of the genus Lygodactylus Gray, 1864. Diploma thesis

GÜNTHER, F.: Which importance has the Red River in Vietnam for the distribution of Goniurosaurus (Squamata: Eublepharidae) and Cyrtodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae)? A Survey based on SDMs and niche comparisons. Master thesis

KURTH, M.: Vergleichende Reproduktionsbiologie und Larvalentwicklung von Epipedobates anthonyi / E. tricolor. Bachelor thesis

LIERZ, T.: Räumlich explizite Analysen der morphologischen Variation iberischer Lacertiden. Master thesis

PERTEL, W.: Predicting the potential distribution of amphibians in the central corridor of the Atlantic rainforest. Master (Universidate Estadual de Santa Cruz)

2011

DUBKE, M.: Taxonomy and Zoogeographie of Ptychadena (Boulenger, 1817): Quantity of cryptic batrachodiversity? Bachelor thesis

HÖRNES, D.: Current and past diversity patterns of North American chelonians: is there evidence of historical community reshuffling? Bachelor thesis

NEKUM, S.: Kartierung und potentielle Verbreitung der Zauneidechse Lacerta agilis im Stadtgebiet von Köln. Diploma thesis (supervisor: W. BÖHME)

2010

HAHN, G.: The potential distribution of Varanus niloticus and V. ocellatus. Diploma thesis (Trier University, supervisor: S. LÖTTERS)

WEINSHEIMER, F.: The herpetofauna of the Kimboza Forest with special focus on the Turquoise Dwarf Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi). Diploma thesis (supervisor: W. BÖHME)

WEIMANN, T.: Comparisons of climate niches in Neotropical poison frogs (Dendrobates). Diploma thesis (Trier University, supervisor: M. VEITH)