Categorical versus geometric morphometric approaches to characterizing the evolution of morphological disparity in Osteostraci (Vertebrata, stem Gnathostomata)
Morphological variation (disparity) is almost invariably characterized by two non‐mutually
exclusive approaches:(1) quantitatively, through geometric morphometrics; and (2) in terms …
exclusive approaches:(1) quantitatively, through geometric morphometrics; and (2) in terms …
Extraordinarily preserved talpids (Mammalia, Lipotyphla) and the evolution of fossoriality
AH Schwermann, RS Thompson - Journal of Vertebrate …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
We describe four exceptionally preserved Miocene talpid specimens from Germany
(representing Mygalea jaegeri, Proscapanus sansaniensis, and Geotrypus montisasini) …
(representing Mygalea jaegeri, Proscapanus sansaniensis, and Geotrypus montisasini) …
Ecological adaptations of mandibular form in fissiped Carnivora
C Meloro, P O'higgins - Journal of Mammalian Evolution, 2011 - Springer
Among mammals, Carnivora presents an ideal group for investigating the complex interplay
between functional adaptation and phylogenetic history. Here we explore mandibular form …
between functional adaptation and phylogenetic history. Here we explore mandibular form …
Sampling diverse characters improves phylogenies: craniodental and postcranial characters of vertebrates often imply different trees
Morphological cladograms of vertebrates are often inferred from greater numbers of
characters describing the skull and teeth than from postcranial characters. This is either …
characters describing the skull and teeth than from postcranial characters. This is either …
Quantitative assessment of tarsal morphology illuminates locomotor behaviour in Palaeocene mammals following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction
SL Shelley, SL Brusatte… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Mammals exhibit vast ecological diversity, including a panoply of locomotor behaviours. The
foundations of this diversity were established in the Mesozoic, but it was only after the end …
foundations of this diversity were established in the Mesozoic, but it was only after the end …
Trait-specific processes of convergence and conservatism shape ecomorphological evolution in ground-dwelling squirrels
Our understanding of mechanisms operating over deep timescales to shape phenotypic
diversity often hinges on linking variation in one or few trait (s) to specific evolutionary …
diversity often hinges on linking variation in one or few trait (s) to specific evolutionary …
Detecting phylogenetic signal and adaptation in papionin cranial shape by decomposing variation at different spatial scales
NDS Grunstra, SJ Bartsch, A Le Maître… - Systematic …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Phylogenetic reconstruction based on morphometric data is hampered by homoplasies. For
example, many similarities in cranial form between primate taxa more strongly reflect …
example, many similarities in cranial form between primate taxa more strongly reflect …
How do geological sampling biases affect studies of morphological evolution in deep time? A case study of pterosaur (Reptilia: Archosauria) disparity
A fundamental contribution of paleobiology to macroevolutionary theory has been the
illumination of deep time patterns of diversification. However, recent work has suggested …
illumination of deep time patterns of diversification. However, recent work has suggested …
Evolutionary contingency in lingulid brachiopods across mass extinctions
Morphology usually serves as an effective proxy for functional ecology, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and
evaluating morphological, anatomical, and ecological changes permits a deeper …
evaluating morphological, anatomical, and ecological changes permits a deeper …
Using taphonomy to infer differences in soft tissues between taxa: an example using basal and derived forms of Solnhofen pterosaurs
SR Beardmore, E Lawlor, DWE Hone - The Science of Nature, 2017 - Springer
In fossilised vertebrates, the presence of soft tissues is the most obvious way to determine
aspects of anatomy and functional morphology; however, occurrences are rare and other …
aspects of anatomy and functional morphology; however, occurrences are rare and other …