PD Dr. Dennis Rödder

2024
Ecker, Y. An analysis on habitat specific adaptations of the subdigital epidermal microfibrillar outgrowths within the genus Cyrtodactylus (Gekkota: Squamata). Master Thesis

Ginal, P.: Invasion biology of amphibians and reptiles- from observations to predictive spatial models. PhD Thesis

Groß, T. T.: Comparison of 2- and 3- dimensional analysis of gecko claws (Squamata, Gekkonidae, Cyrtodactylus). Bachelor Thesis

Heckmann, J. H.: Effects of habitat specialization and the evolution of adhesive toepads on the dorsal digit musculature of the genus Cyrtodactylus (Gekkota, Squamata). Master Thesis

Kukla, Y.: The role of toepad configurations in Gekkonid diversity: linking morphology to ecology and distribution. Master Thesis

Liz, A. V.: Comparative phylogeography of the Sahara-Sahel – a spatial-temporal approach to biodiversity dynamics in the largest warm desert on Earth. PhD Thesis Univ. Lissabon

Manno, J.: Connecting phalangeal structure, habitat preference and evolution of adhesive toepads in Cyrtodactylus Gray (Gekkota, Squamata): a geometric morphometric approach. Bachelor Thesis

Steib, L. M., MSc thesis: Investigating amphibian and reptile distributions in Romania: comparision of static and dynamic modelling approaches and their conservation values

Tan, W. C.: Effects of habitat fragmentation on herpetofauna in Southeast Asia: From broad-scale responses to fine-scale responses in an everchanging anthropogenic landscape. PhD thesis

2023
Altenhofen, J.: Landscape structure vs. Olympic village effects: modelling spatial sorting biases in an invasive amphibian. Bachelor Thesis

Clement, V. F.: Home range and ecology of a palearctic lacertid: combining novel and old approaches to assess Lacerta agilis Linnaeus,1758 in the center of its distribution with conisderations for conservation. PhD Thesis

Noordermeer, C.: Toe pad evolution in Australian Geckos. Master Thesis Univ. Leiden

Kyaw, N. W.: Home range and spatial habitat use in Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota). Master Thesis

Regnet, R. A.: Ontogenia e Morphologia Comparativa de Girinos de Anuros. PhD Thesis

Sperling, K.: Amphibians and reptiles of Ethiopia – Biogeography, conservation priority areasand potentials fort he One Plan Approach. Master Thesis

2022
Deiß, F.: Microclimatic specific performance of the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans: a very high resolution spatial conservation assessment within the preferred habitats of Salmandra salamandra (Linnaeus, 1758) in western Germany. Master Thesis

Harrer, S.: Identifying priority areas for conserving Vietnams Ichthyofauna. Bacherlor Thesis

Rech, I.: Geckos in zoos – conservation breeding or show-off keeping? Master Thesis

Reichert, M.: Developmental ecology of Discoglossus sp. tadpoles: does density affect growth rates?Bachelor Thesis

2021
Prieto Ramirez, A. M.: Understanding the impact of habitat fragmentation on Lacerta viridis across its range. PhD thesis.

Schmitz, L.: Seasonal variations in microhabitat use in Lacerta agilis? Master thesis

2020
Macedo, E. F. Impacto potencial das mudanças climáticas sobre a distribuição do gênero Ophiodes Wagler, 1828 (Squamata: Anguidae) e implicações para a conservação das espécies. Master thesis – Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz

Schluckebier, R.: Spatial Habitat Use in Lacerta agilis Linnaeus, 1758. Master thesis

2019
Nania, D.: Niche evolution and potential distribution of Lepidodactylus lugubris. Master thesis

Pilch, T. T.: The scales of the soles of monitor lizards’ feet (Squamata: Varanidae: Varanus spp.) and their potentially adhesive property. Bachelor thesis

Platzen, J.: A method to evaluate the climatic profile of a species by the example of Lacerta agilis LINNAEUS, 1758, in the Dellbrücker Heide. Master thesis

Villa Nova, M. F.: Padrões de diversidade de anfíbios ao longo de um gradiente altitudinal na Estação Ecológica de Wenceslau Guimarães, Sul da Bahia, Brasil. Master thesis (UESC, Brazil)

2018
Behr, N.: Assessing the status of poorly known amphibians. Are they really local endemics or just a sampling artifact? Master thesis

Büschen, J.: Developmental ecology of Dendropsophus marmoratus. Bachelor thesis

Demand, T.: Phenotypic plasticity and thermal limits in amphibians. Bachelor thesis

Jacken, A.: Which species are in captive breeding projects in Zoos? Master thesis

Mahnke, A.: Ultrastructure of the adhesive apparatus in Phelsuma spp. Master thesis

Von Oy, R.: Using SDMs to assess the invasion potential of reptiles. Bachelor thesis

Rao, S.: Assessing the distribution and conservation status of Squatina squatina on the Canary Islands. Bachelor thesis

2017
Clement, V. F.: Habitat Assessment and Behavior of Lacerta agilis LINNAEUS, 1758 in the Wahner Heide – An Ecological Profile of a Widespread Species in the Center of its Distribution. Master thesis

Galunder, K.: Developmental ecology and larval staging in Polypedates otilophus (Boulenger, 1893) (Anura: Rhacophoridae). Bachelor thesis

Ihlow, F.: Herpetodiversity of Asia with a Special Focus on the Taxonomy, Ecology, and Distribution of Southeast Asian Chelonians. PhD thesis

Plagge, L.: Temperature dependent performance in larvae of Ambystoma mexicanum (Shaw, 1798) (Caudata: Ambystomatidae). Bachelor thesis

Reich, A.: Field study on thermoregulation of Lacerta agilis (Squamata: Lacertidae) in the NSG Wahner Heide. Master thesis

Sönnichsen, K.: Comparative feeding ecology and morphometrics of Lyciasalamandra species (Amphibia: Salamandridae) from Anatolia and Greece. Master thesis

Stupp, S.: Reexamination of Paul Müller’s collection of anurans from the Island of São Sebastião (Atlantic Rainforest of São Paulo, Brazil) and comparison with recent herpetofauna of this and comparable regions. Bachelor thesis

2016
Behr, N.: Comparative larval development and behavioral thermoregulation in the Yellow-Bellied toad Bombina variegata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Anura: Bombinatoridae). Bachelor thesis

Engler, J. O.: Entwicklung und Anwendung eines kombinierten Methodenansatzes zur Analyse landschaftsspezifischer Effekte auf den Genfluss terrestrischer Organismen. PhD thesis

Drüke, Y.: Comparative analysis of the feeding ecology of the gecko Hemidactylus mabouia in its invasive and native range. Bachelor thesis

May, G.: Using spatial data in R: Modeling potential dispersal pathways of an invasive amphibian. Bachelor thesis

Weishaar, M.: Biogeography and environmental niche evolution in the genus Pelusios. Master thesis

2015
Ferreira, R. B.: Impacts on threatened amphibians in a Brazillan Atlantic Forest mosaic. PhD thesis (scientific committee member, Department of Wildland Resources and Ecology Center, Utah State University, USA)

Fonseca, E. E.: Potencial invasor de serpentes exóticas no Brasil. Master thesis (Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz)

Hörnes, D.: Herpetofauna of the Parque Nacional Cordillera Azul, Peru. Master thesis

Klein, B.: Entwicklungsbiologie ausgewählter Pfeilgiftfrösche der Gattung Ranitomeya. Master thesis

Krings, M.: Tadpole descriptions of different poison dart frogs of the genus Ranitomeya (Anura: Dendrobatidae) and their morphological comparison. Master thesis

Lemm, L.: Environmental niche evolution in the amphibian family Mantidactylidae. Master thesis

Linden, J. K.: Assessing biogeographical patterns in American freshwater turtles using a node-based analysis technique. Master thesis

Meyers, E. M.: Patterns in the distribution, population structure and habitat use of the Angel Shark (Squatina squatina). Master thesis

Prokant, F.: Phylogeny of the Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) based on Integrative Taxonomy. Master thesis

Vogt, S.: Invasionsbiologie von Xenopus laevis: Charakteriserung des Beutespektrums. Master thesis

2014
Mödrath, C.: Habitatnutzung von Großsäugern in der ariden Otjimbingwe Region von Namibia. Master thesis

Reich, A.: Behavioral thermoregulation of tropical dart-poison frog larvae of the genus Epipedobates (Anura: Dendrobatidae) across multiple developmental stages. Bachelor thesis

Marques da Siva, R.: Compositcao, distrubuicao e historia natural da cumunidade de serpentes do litoral notre da Bahia, Brasil. Master thesis (Universidate Estadual de Santa Cruz)

Kurth, M.: Vergleichende Reproduktionsbiologie und Larvalentwicklung von Epipedobates anthonyi / E. tricolor. Bachelor thesis

2012
Flecks, M.: A systematic revision of the African members of the genus Lygodactylus Gray, 1864. Diploma thesis

Günther, F.: Which importance has the Red River in Vietnam for the distribution of Goniurosaurus (Squamata: Eublepharidae) and Cyrtodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae)? A Survey based on SDMs and niche comparisons. Master thesis

Lierz, T.: Räumlich explizite Analysen der morphologischen Variation iberischer Lacertiden. Master thesis

Pertel, W.: Predicting the potential distribution of amphibians in the central corridor of the Atlantic rainforest. Master (Universidate Estadual de Santa Cruz)

2011
Dubke, M.: Taxonomy and Zoogeographie of Ptychadena (Boulenger, 1817): Quantity of cryptic batrachodiversity? Bachelor thesis

Hörnes, D.: Current and past diversity patterns of North American chelonians: is there evidence of historical community reshuffling? Bachelor thesis

Nekum, S.: Kartierung und potentielle Verbreitung der Zauneidechse Lacerta agilis im Stadtgebiet von Köln. Diploma thesis (co-supervisor)

2010
Hahn, G.: The potential distribution of Varanus niloticus and V. ocellatus. Diploma thesis (Trier University, co-supervisor)

Weinsheimer, F.: The herpetofauna of the Kimboza Forest with special focus on the Turquoise Dwarf Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi). Diploma thesis (co-supervisor)

Weinmann, T.: Comparisons of climate niches in Neotropical poison frogs (Dendrobates). Diploma thesis (Trier University, co-supervisor)