Evolution and phylogeny of animals
We study theoretical aspects of phylogenetic approach to evolution, diversity, geographic distribution and ecology of animals (especially arthropods and vertebrates). At the same time, we use phylogenetic methods, including molecular ones, to reconstruct the relationships of the various animal groups.
Head: prof. RNDr. Jan Zrzavý, CSc.
e-mail: zrzavy@centrum.cz
tel.: +420 387 772 239
Selected publications:
Zrzavý, J., Říha, P., Piálek, L., & Janouškovec, J. (2009). Phylogeny of Annelida (Lophotrochozoa): total-evidence analysis of morphology and six genes. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 9(1), 189.
Fric, Z., Wahlberg, N., Pech, P., & Zrzavý, J. A. N. (2007). Phylogeny and classification of the Phengaris–Maculinea clade (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae): total evidence and phylogenetic species concepts. Systematic Entomology, 32(3), 558-567.
Zrzavý, J., Mihulka, S., Kepka, P., Bezděk, A., & Tietz, D. (1998). Phylogeny of the Metazoa based on morphological and 18S ribosomal DNA evidence. Cladistics, 14(3), 249-285.
Collaborating institutions
Institute of Entomology CAS
Insitute of Hydrobiology CAS
Department of Zoology, FS CUP
Department of Ethology: Výzkumný ústav živočišné výroby, v.v.i.
Institute of Parasitology CAS
Institute of Soil Biology CAS
Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics CAS
Institute of Vertebrate Biology CAS
University Duisburg-Essen Department of Zoology