The intertwined evolution and development of sutures and cranial morphology
Phenotypic variation across mammals is extensive and reflects their ecological
diversification into a remarkable range of habitats on every continent and in every ocean …
diversification into a remarkable range of habitats on every continent and in every ocean …
Evolutionary innovation and ecology in marine tetrapods from the Triassic to the Anthropocene
NP Kelley, ND Pyenson - Science, 2015 - science.org
BACKGROUND More than 30 different lineages of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and
mammals have independently invaded oceans ecosystems. Prominent examples include …
mammals have independently invaded oceans ecosystems. Prominent examples include …
Phylogenomic resolution of the cetacean tree of life using target sequence capture
MR McGowen, G Tsagkogeorga… - Systematic …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The evolution of cetaceans, from their early transition to an aquatic lifestyle to their
subsequent diversification, has been the subject of numerous studies. However, although …
subsequent diversification, has been the subject of numerous studies. However, although …
[HTML][HTML] Insights into the evolution of longevity from the bowhead whale genome
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is estimated to live over 200 years and is possibly
the longest-living mammal. These animals should possess protective molecular adaptations …
the longest-living mammal. These animals should possess protective molecular adaptations …
Phylogenetic analysis at deep timescales: unreliable gene trees, bypassed hidden support, and the coalescence/concatalescence conundrum
J Gatesy, MS Springer - Molecular phylogenetics and evolution, 2014 - Elsevier
Large datasets are required to solve difficult phylogenetic problems that are deep in the Tree
of Life. Currently, two divergent systematic methods are commonly applied to such datasets …
of Life. Currently, two divergent systematic methods are commonly applied to such datasets …
[图书][B] Taxonomy of Australian mammals
SM Jackson, S Jackson, C Groves - 2015 - books.google.com
Taxonomy of Australian Mammals utilises the latest morphometric and genetic research to
develop the most up to date and comprehensive revision of the taxonomy of Australian …
develop the most up to date and comprehensive revision of the taxonomy of Australian …
[图书][B] Anatomy of dolphins: insights into body structure and function
B Cozzi, S Huggenberger, HA Oelschläger - 2016 - books.google.com
The Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function is a precise, detailed,
fully illustrated, descriptive, and functionally oriented text on the anatomy and morphology of …
fully illustrated, descriptive, and functionally oriented text on the anatomy and morphology of …
Genes lost during the transition from land to water in cetaceans highlight genomic changes associated with aquatic adaptations
The transition from land to water in whales and dolphins (cetaceans) was accompanied by
remarkable adaptations. To reveal genomic changes that occurred during this transition, we …
remarkable adaptations. To reveal genomic changes that occurred during this transition, we …
Baleen whales host a unique gut microbiome with similarities to both carnivores and herbivores
Mammals host gut microbiomes of immense physiological consequence, but the
determinants of diversity in these communities remain poorly understood. Diet appears to be …
determinants of diversity in these communities remain poorly understood. Diet appears to be …
The tempo of cetacean cranial evolution
The evolution of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) represents one of the most extreme
adaptive transitions known, from terrestrial mammals to a highly specialized aquatic …
adaptive transitions known, from terrestrial mammals to a highly specialized aquatic …