My general research focus is on the morphology and phylogeny of Crustacea.
Barnacles are perfect for studying evolutionary specializations.
This has entailed extreme modifications of larval development, metamorphosis and reproduction. Research tools comprise culturing of larvae forexperiments related to settlement, reproduction and ultrastructural analysis. Data from adults and larvae is pulled together to obtain a better understanding of cirripede evolution and phylogeny. Life cycle and reproduction in the Cirripedia Rhizocephala.