Turbinal bones are still one of the last frontiers of the tetrapod skull: Hypotheses, challenges and perspectives
Turbinals are bony or cartilaginous structures that are present in the nasal cavity of most
tetrapods. They are involved in key functions such as olfaction, heat, and moisture …
tetrapods. They are involved in key functions such as olfaction, heat, and moisture …
[HTML][HTML] Mammalian maxilloturbinal evolution does not reflect thermal biology
The evolution of endothermy in vertebrates is a major research topic in recent decades that
has been tackled by a myriad of research disciplines including paleontology, anatomy …
has been tackled by a myriad of research disciplines including paleontology, anatomy …
Does the number of functional olfactory receptor genes predict olfactory sensitivity and discrimination performance in mammals?
The number of functional genes coding for olfactory receptors differs markedly between
species and has repeatedly been suggested to be predictive of a species' olfactory …
species and has repeatedly been suggested to be predictive of a species' olfactory …
[PDF][PDF] Phylogeny, Ecology, and Gene Families Covariation Shaped the Olfactory Subgenome of Rodents
M Courcelle, PH Fabre… - Genome Biology and …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Olfactory receptor (OR) genes represent the largest multigenic family in mammalian
genomes and encode proteins that bind environmental odorant molecules. The OR …
genomes and encode proteins that bind environmental odorant molecules. The OR …
Disparity of turbinal bones in placental mammals
Q Martinez, M Wright, B Dubourguier, K Ito… - The Anatomical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Turbinals are key bony elements of the mammalian nasal cavity, involved in heat and
moisture conservation as well as olfaction. While turbinals are well known in some groups …
moisture conservation as well as olfaction. While turbinals are well known in some groups …
Comparative morphology of the rhinarium and upper lip in sigmodontine rodents: Refined nomenclature, intertribal variation in a phylogenetic framework, and …
Rodents have received substantial attention in the study of olfaction. However, the
rhinarium, the naked part of the nose, which plays an important role in chemical, tactile, and …
rhinarium, the naked part of the nose, which plays an important role in chemical, tactile, and …
[PDF][PDF] How the youngsters teach the “old timers”: Terminology of turbinals in adult primates inferred from ontogenetic stages
F Wagner, VB DeLeon… - Vertebrate …, 2024 - vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com
Comparative studies rely on the identification of homologous traits, which is challenging
especially when adult stages alone are available. Inferring homology from developmental …
especially when adult stages alone are available. Inferring homology from developmental …
The olfactory system of sharks and rays in numbers
Cartilaginous fishes have large and elaborate olfactory organs, but only a small repertoire of
olfactory receptor genes. Here, we quantitatively analyze the olfactory system of 21 species …
olfactory receptor genes. Here, we quantitatively analyze the olfactory system of 21 species …
[PDF][PDF] Comparative morphology of the rhinarium and upper lips in cricetid rodents: refined nomenclature and intertribal variation in a phylogenetic context
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the rhinarium morphology and associated
features in sigmodontine rodents, a highly diverse group within the Cricetidae family. The …
features in sigmodontine rodents, a highly diverse group within the Cricetidae family. The …