Craniodental anatomy in Permian–Jurassic Cynodontia and Mammaliaformes (Synapsida, Therapsida) as a gateway to defining mammalian soft tissue and …
Mammals are diagnosed by more than 30 osteological characters (eg squamosal-dentary
jaw joint, three inner ear ossicles, etc.) that are readily preserved in the fossil record …
jaw joint, three inner ear ossicles, etc.) that are readily preserved in the fossil record …
[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence in paleontology
The accumulation of large datasets and increasing data availability have led to the
emergence of data-driven paleontological studies, which reveal an unprecedented picture of …
emergence of data-driven paleontological studies, which reveal an unprecedented picture of …
Independent origin of large labyrinth size in turtles
The labyrinth of the vertebrate inner ear is a sensory system that governs the perception of
head rotations. Central hypotheses predict that labyrinth shape and size are related to …
head rotations. Central hypotheses predict that labyrinth shape and size are related to …
Fossil basicranium clarifies the origin of the avian central nervous system and inner ear
LM Chiappe, G Navalón… - … of the Royal …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Among terrestrial vertebrates, only crown birds (Neornithes) rival mammals in terms of
relative brain size and behavioural complexity. Relatedly, the anatomy of the avian central …
relative brain size and behavioural complexity. Relatedly, the anatomy of the avian central …
Contrasting brains and bones: neuroanatomical evolution of turtles (Testudinata)
Turtles are relatively species-poor, but anatomically very distinct from other reptiles, which
yields longstanding debates about their origin among amniotes. On the other hand, an …
yields longstanding debates about their origin among amniotes. On the other hand, an …
Cranial osteology and paleoneurology of Tarjadia ruthae: An erpetosuchid pseudosuchian from the Triassic Chañares Formation (late Ladinian‐?early Carnian) of …
Tarjadia ruthae is a quadrupedal terrestrial pseudosuchian from the Middle‐early Upper
Triassic of the Chañares Formation, La Rioja Province, Argentina. Originally, this species …
Triassic of the Chañares Formation, La Rioja Province, Argentina. Originally, this species …
Comment on “The early origin of a birdlike inner ear and the evolution of dinosaurian movement and vocalization”
Hanson et al.(Research Articles, 7 May 2021, p. 601) claim that the shape of the vestibular
apparatus reflects the evolution of reptilian locomotion. Using biomechanics, we …
apparatus reflects the evolution of reptilian locomotion. Using biomechanics, we …
Dynamic evolutionary interplay between ontogenetic skull patterning and whole-head integration
The arrangement and morphology of the vertebrate skull reflect functional and ecological
demands, making it a highly adaptable structure. However, the fundamental developmental …
demands, making it a highly adaptable structure. However, the fundamental developmental …
[HTML][HTML] A reappraisal of the cranial and mandibular osteology of the spinosaurid Irritator challengeri (Dinosauria: Theropoda)
M Schade, OWM Rauhut, C Foth, O Moleman… - 2023 - palaeo-electronica.org
Although originally described almost three decades ago, the holotype of Irritator challengeri
from the Lower Cretaceous Romualdo Formation of Brazil still represents the most complete …
from the Lower Cretaceous Romualdo Formation of Brazil still represents the most complete …
Ontogenetic variation in the crocodylian vestibular system
Crocodylians today live in tropical to subtropical environments, occupying mostly shallow
waters. Their body size changes drastically during ontogeny, as do their skull dimensions …
waters. Their body size changes drastically during ontogeny, as do their skull dimensions …