An emerging consensus in the evolution, phylogeny, and systematics of marsupials and their fossil relatives (Metatheria)
Marsupials and their fossil relatives, which collectively comprise Metatheria, have been of
scientific interest for centuries, with many aspects of their evolution and systematics subject …
scientific interest for centuries, with many aspects of their evolution and systematics subject …
[HTML][HTML] Craniodental morphology and phylogeny of marsupials
The current literature on marsupial phylogenetics includes numerous studies based on
analyses of morphological data with limited sampling of Recent and fossil taxa, and many …
analyses of morphological data with limited sampling of Recent and fossil taxa, and many …
[图书][B] Taxonomic revision of the olingos (Bassaricyon), with description of a new species, the Olinguito
We present the first comprehensive taxonomic revision and review the biology of the
olingos, the endemic Neotropical procyonid genus Bassaricyon, based on most specimens …
olingos, the endemic Neotropical procyonid genus Bassaricyon, based on most specimens …
Taxonomic checklist of living American marsupials
D Astúa, JJ Cherem, P Teta - American and Australasian marsupials: an …, 2023 - Springer
An updated checklist for living American marsupial species (orders Didelphimorphia,
Microbiotheria, and Paucituberculata) is presented here. It includes 22 genera and 137 …
Microbiotheria, and Paucituberculata) is presented here. It includes 22 genera and 137 …
Alpha taxonomy of Dromiciops (Microbiotheriidae) with the description of 2 new species of monito del monte
A previous study showed that Dromiciops gliroides has deep phylogeographic structure,
with 3 allopatric and highly differentiated groups. Here, we constructed on that study by …
with 3 allopatric and highly differentiated groups. Here, we constructed on that study by …
The Skull of Epidolops ameghinoi from the Early Eocene Itaboraí Fauna, Southeastern Brazil, and the Affinities of the Extinct Marsupialiform Order Polydolopimorphia
RMD Beck - Journal of Mammalian Evolution, 2017 - Springer
The skull of the polydolopimorphian marsupialiform Epidolops ameghinoi is described in
detail for the first time, based on a single well-preserved cranium and associated left and …
detail for the first time, based on a single well-preserved cranium and associated left and …
Occipital condyle width (OCW) is a highly accurate predictor of body mass in therian mammals
RK Engelman - BMC biology, 2022 - Springer
Background Body mass estimation is of paramount importance for paleobiological studies,
as body size influences numerous other biological parameters. In mammals, body mass has …
as body size influences numerous other biological parameters. In mammals, body mass has …
[图书][B] Secret lives of carnivorous marsupials
Most living carnivorous marsupials lead a secretive and solitary existence. From tiny insect
eaters to the formidable Tasmanian Devil, Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials offers rare …
eaters to the formidable Tasmanian Devil, Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials offers rare …
The cranial morphospace of extant marsupials
NP Giannini, MM Morales, LAB Wilson… - Journal of Mammalian …, 2021 - Springer
Marsupials represent a major mammalian diversification today restricted geographically to
the Americas (but chiefly to the Neotropical Region) and Australasia. The group is highly …
the Americas (but chiefly to the Neotropical Region) and Australasia. The group is highly …
Evolution of South American Paucituberculata (Metatheria: Marsupialia): adaptive radiation and climate changes at the Eocene-Oligocene boundary
ABSTRACT The Eocene-Oligocene boundary (EOB) marks a period of remodeling in the
metatherian faunas of South America. Paucituberculata was one of the groups that …
metatherian faunas of South America. Paucituberculata was one of the groups that …