Our research in physiology focuses on how morphological and physiological traits enable organisms to adapt to environmental challenges, particularly with regards to understanding the trade-offs that shape survival and reproduction.

We address questions related to:

• flight dynamics
• thermoregulation
• reproductive senescence
• embryonic development
• eggshell variation

Using techniques such as:

• infrared thermography
• experimental manipulations (e.g. thermal tolerance)
• stress hormone analysis