Morgane Fournier
PhD student in evolutionary biology
(University of Bern, Switzerland)
​My research focuses on uncovering the factors that shape the morphology and function of bones in living tetrapods, aiming to provide insights into reconstructing the ecology of extinct species. I am particularly interested in understanding the drivers behind the evolution of morphological diversity.
Last publications:
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​Fournier M., Olson R., Van Wassenbergh S. & Provini P. 2024. The vocal system of bird: 3D reconstruction reveals upper vocal tube elongation during head motion. Journal of Experimental Biology, 227(23). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.247945
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Fournier M., Hautier L. & Gomes Rodrigues H. 2021. Evolution towards fossoriality and morphological convergence in the skull of Spalacidae and Bathyergidae (Rodentia). Journal of Mammalian Evolution, 28(3): 979-993. DOI: 10.1007/s10914-021-09550-z
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​Fournier M., Ladevèze S., Le Verger K., Fischer V., Speijier R. & Solé F. 2020. On the morphology of the astragalus and calcaneus of amphicyonids (Carnivora, Mammalia) from the Paleogene of Europe; implication on the ecology of the European bear-dogs. Geodiversitas, 42(18):305-325. DOI: 10.5252/geodiversitas2020v42a18
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