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Dr. Jakob Krieger is a researcher at the Zoological Institute and Museum, Universität Greifswald, specializing in neuroanatomy and evolutionary adaptations of crustaceans. His work focuses on olfactory systems, sensory evolution, and terrestrial adaptations in crustaceans such as hermit crabs, robber crabs, and hydrothermal vent shrimp. He employs advanced techniques including X-ray microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and behavioral experiments. Krieger earned his Ph.D. in 2016 with a thesis on neuroanatomical studies of the giant robber crab Birgus latro. His research spans comparative neurobiology, crustacean ecology, and evolutionary biology, with publications in journals like Arthropod Structure & Development and eLife. He co-edited a special issue on terrestrial arthropod adaptations and contributed to studies on olfactory pathways and crustacean brain evolution.
Research highlights include analyzing the olfactory systems of terrestrial crabs, investigating navigation strategies of giant robber crabs using GPS telemetry, and studying the neuroanatomical changes in crustaceans transitioning from marine to terrestrial environments. His work bridges neuroethology, comparative morphology, and evolutionary biology, with a focus on understanding sensory adaptations and their ecological implications.
