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17.03.2026

Sponges in the Indo-Pacific: a hotspot of endemism

Using genetic analyses, LMU geobiologists have shown that many sponge species in the Indo-Pacific are regionally unique. more
09.09.2025

Biomineralization: how sponges form their calcite spicules

LMU researchers identify key proteins for biomineralization in calcareous sponges and find evidence for the convergent evolution in sponges and corals. more
25.08.2025

Analyzing the family tree of goby fish: The oldest on the island

Using 3D bone models, LMU researchers for the first time find skeletal characteristics that distinguish between two families of gobies. more