Personal profile
Research interests
Evolutionary developmental morphology of vertebrates
Evolutionary history and palaeobiology of elasmobranch and non-teleostean fishes
Diversity patterns of fishes in deep-time
Evolution of the oral and dermal skeleton
Palaeoecology of vertebrates
Education/Academic qualification
Palaeobiology, Venia legendi (‘Habilitation’) , Taxonomic diversity, interrelationships, origin and evolutionary trends of modern type sharks and rays (Chondrichthyes, Neoselachii): The Mesozoic Perspective, Freie Universität Berlin (FU)
16 Dec 2009
Biology, Dr. rer. nat., A comprehensive study of pycnodont fishes (Neopterygii, Pycnodontiformes) – Morphology, Taxonomy, Functional Morphology, Phylogeny, and Palaeobiogeography, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
1 Oct 1996 → 9 Jul 2001
Geology and Palaeontology, Diploma, Freie Universität Berlin (FU)
15 Sept 1989 → 15 Jul 1995
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 5 Finished
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Reassessment of Late Jurassic elasmobranch fishes of Europe
Kriwet, J. (Project Lead)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research funding
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Evolution and extinction risks of sharks, rays, and skates
Kriwet, J. (Project Lead)
1/10/20 → 30/09/23
Project: Research funding
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Eocene cartilaginous fishes from Bolca Lagerstätte, Italy
Marrama, G. (Project Lead) & Kriwet, J. (Mentor)
1/11/17 → 31/10/19
Project: Research funding
Publications
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Evolution: Shark and ray biodiversity in deep time
Kriwet, J., 9 Mar 2026, In: Current Biology. 36, 5, p. 201-204 4 p.Publications: Contribution to journal › Article › Peer Reviewed
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Reappraisal of the extinct barbelthroat shark †Bavariscyllium and the nebulous origin of carcharhiniform galeomorphs
Stumpf, S. (Corresponding author), Türtscher, J., Lopez-Romero, F. A., Villalobos Segura, E., Begat, A., Amadori, M., Dearden, R. P., Lauer, B., Lauer, R., Hecker, A. & Kriwet, J. (Corresponding author), 17 Feb 2026, In: Communications Biology. 9, 1, p. 1-17 17 p., 158.Publications: Contribution to journal › Article › Peer Reviewed
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Revision of the extinct shark Synechodus prorogatus Kriwet, 2003 (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii) and its galeomorph affiliation
Begat, A., Villalobos Segura, E., Amadori, M., Klug, S. & Kriwet, J., 6 Mar 2026, In: Swiss Journal of Palaeontology. 145, p. 303-311 9 p.Publications: Contribution to journal › Article › Peer Reviewed
Open Access
Activities
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Phylogenetic insights into Mesozoic elasmobranch evolution
Villalobos Segura, E. (Speaker), Stumpf, S. (Contributor), Amadori, M. (Contributor), Lopez-Romero, F. A. (Contributor) & Kriwet, J. (Contributor)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Poster presentation › Science to Science
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Decoding the demise of hybodontiforms: phylogenetic clues to a Mesozoic mystery
Stumpf, S. (Speaker), Villalobos Segura, E. (Contributor), Lopez-Romero, F. A. (Contributor), Cuny, G. (Contributor) & Kriwet, J. (Contributor)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Talk or oral contribution › Science to Science
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Lines of distinction: morphometric tools for exploring past and present taxonomic diversities of galeomorph sharks
Amadori, M. (Speaker), Staggl, M. A. (Contributor), Mollen, F. H. (Contributor), Villalobos Segura, E. (Contributor) & Kriwet, J. (Contributor)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Talk or oral contribution › Science to Science
Press/Media
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Hunting methods of prehistoric dogs uncovered
11/01/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Innenohr verrät: Riesiger Hundevorfahre sprang seine Opfer an
11/01/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Das Jagdverhalten ausgestorbener Raubtiere
9/01/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities