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INTEGRATE

The palaeoecology and the extinction of MIS 3–1 large mammal of the Romanian Carpathians:

-an integrative approach-

Mission

Late Pleistocene extreme climatic fluctuations lead to the widespread megafaunal extinction of large mammals.

The climate and palaeoecological resorts that made some species vanish are still not fully understood. ​

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INTEGRATE is designed to investigate the Marine Isotope Stage 3-1 (Late Pleistocene-Holocene) fauna and will explore the role of evolutionary changes in the adaptation of species to past climate changes.

Objectives

Reconstruction of MIS 3-1 mammal dietary habits by exploring the potential of combining the traditional and non-traditional stable isotope systems, dental micro/mesowear, geometric morphometrics, and osteometric analyses.

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To assess the chronological framework of the studied palaeo-populations and their extinction from the Romanian Carpathians using the radiocarbon method (AMS 14C).

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To further explore the use of oxygen stable isotopes (i.e., on faunal remains) in palaeoclimate reconstructions.

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To elaborate an integrative methodology to infer palaeoecology and paleoclimatology for studied palaeo-populations.

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Meet the team

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dr. IonuÈ› Mirea

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dr. Luchiana Faur

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project leader

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dr. Alex Petculescu

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dr. Marius Vlaicu

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Andra Ilie

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Call for volunteers!

If you are a student of biology, geography or geology, and have a passion for science, we would like to meet you!

As a volunteer for our team, you will be responsible for the maintenance and organization of the paleontological collection, database management, and a wide range of analyses within the project.

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You will have the chance to gain hands-on experience, participate in research field trips and learn from passionate scientists. 

contact

"Emil Racovita" Institute of Speleology

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Adress

13 Calea 13 Septembrie St.

Bucharest, RO 050711

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A research project supported by a grant from the Romanian Ministry of Research and Innovation, CNCS - UEFISCDI, project number PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-0187

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