Influence of evolutionary allometry on rates of morphological evolution and disparity in strictly subterranean moles (Talpinae, Talpidae, Lipotyphla, Mammalia)
The adaptation to a particular function could directly influence the morphological evolution of
an anatomical structure as well as its rates. The humeral morphology of moles (subfamily …
an anatomical structure as well as its rates. The humeral morphology of moles (subfamily …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of transition to a subterranean lifestyle on morphological disparity and integration in talpid moles (Mammalia, Talpidae)
Background Understanding the mechanisms promoting or constraining morphological
diversification within clades is a central topic in evolutionary biology. Ecological transitions …
diversification within clades is a central topic in evolutionary biology. Ecological transitions …
[HTML][HTML] Evolution of bone compactness in extant and extinct moles (Talpidae): exploring humeral microstructure in small fossorial mammals
Background Talpids include forms with different degree of fossoriality, with major
specializations in the humerus in the case of the fully fossorial moles. We studied the …
specializations in the humerus in the case of the fully fossorial moles. We studied the …
Inter‐and intra‐specific scaling of articular surface areas in the hominoid talus
The morphology of postcranial articular surfaces is expected to reflect their weight‐bearing
properties, as well as the stability and mobility of the articulations to which they contribute …
properties, as well as the stability and mobility of the articulations to which they contribute …
Comparative morpho‐functional analysis of the humerus and ulna in three Western European moles species of the genus Talpa, including the newly described T …
P Costes, E Klein, A Delapré, C Houssin… - Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The forelimb is involved in many behaviours including locomotion. Notably, the humero‐
ulnar articulation, implicated in the elbow joint, is of particular importance for both mobility …
ulnar articulation, implicated in the elbow joint, is of particular importance for both mobility …
Humeral diaphysis structure across mammals
E Amson - Evolution, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Long bones comprise articular ends (epiphyses) joined by transitional metaphyses and a
diaphysis (shaft). The structure of the latter is often viewed as regularly tubular across …
diaphysis (shaft). The structure of the latter is often viewed as regularly tubular across …
Morphological disparity and evolutionary rates of cranial and postcranial characters in sloths (Mammalia, Pilosa, Folivora)
Sloth morphological evolution has been widely studied qualitatively, with comparative
anatomy and morpho‐functional approaches, or through quantitative assessments of …
anatomy and morpho‐functional approaches, or through quantitative assessments of …
Shape variation in the mole dentary (Talpidae: Mammalia)
E Barrow, N Macleod - Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2008 - academic.oup.com
The clade Talpidae consists of specialized fossorial forms, shrew-like moles and semi-
aquatic desmans. As with all higher jawed vertebrates, different functional, phylogenetic and …
aquatic desmans. As with all higher jawed vertebrates, different functional, phylogenetic and …
Three‐dimensional geometric morphometric analysis of talar morphology in extant gorilla taxa from highland and lowland habitats
Western gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) are known to climb significantly more often than eastern
gorillas (Gorilla beringei), a behavioral distinction attributable to major differences in their …
gorillas (Gorilla beringei), a behavioral distinction attributable to major differences in their …
[HTML][HTML] Decoupling functional and morphological convergence, the study case of fossorial mammalia
Morphological similarity between biological structures in phylogenetically distant species is
usually regarded as evidence of convergent evolution. Yet, phenotypic similarity is not …
usually regarded as evidence of convergent evolution. Yet, phenotypic similarity is not …