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One of the objectives was the study of morphological variability of Triassic conodonts (mainly, but not exclusively, from the family Spathognathodontidae) for a taxonomic revision; with this objective, different collections of conodontsfrom differnt chinese institutions have been studied.
The data obtained with this study has been used to develop a comprehensive database of Triassic conodonts that will be the base for different paleobiological studies. This database, which includes high-detail stratigraphical information, phylogenetic and paleogeographical information) is probably the most complete database of Triassic conodonts, and has many possibilities, including the calculation of evolutionary rates in order to evaluate the paleobiological behavior of conodonts during the events of the mass extinction of the Permian - Triassic Boundary. Also, a statistical analysis of the conodont diversity dynamics during Upper Permian to the end of the Triassic is currently in development; this approach to conodont paleobiology is quite new for the group and very promising.
A revision of the taxonomy and evolution of the genus Pseudofurnishius, which is present in China, has been accomplish. This is a very complicated taxa, and this work should be an important contribution to the knowledge of the Middle Triassic conodont evolution, biostratigraphy and paleobiogeography.
Another subject of study have been the functionality of the conodont apparatus, especially the Pl element. This kind of work only has been realised for a few species of conodonts, and the results obtained can be used to understand the functionality of other Triassic species. The genera Pseudofurnishius, Hindeodus and Clarkina have been the base of these studies.