A review of monotreme (Monotremata) evolution
TF Flannery, TH Rich, P Vickers-Rich… - Alcheringa: An …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Advances in dating and systematics have prompted a revision of monotreme evolution to
refine the timing of adaptative trends affecting body size and craniodental morphology. The …
refine the timing of adaptative trends affecting body size and craniodental morphology. The …
A molecular perspective on identifying TRPV1 thermosensitive regions and disentangling polymodal activation
DD Luu, AM Owens, MD Mebrat, WD Van Horn - Temperature, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT TRPV1 is a polymodal receptor ion channel that is best known to function as a
molecular thermometer. It is activated in diverse ways, including by heat, protons (low pH) …
molecular thermometer. It is activated in diverse ways, including by heat, protons (low pH) …
[HTML][HTML] First monotreme from the Late Cretaceous of South America
NR Chimento, FL Agnolín, M Manabe, T Tsuihiji… - Communications …, 2023 - nature.com
Monotremata is a clade of egg-lying mammals, represented by the living platypus and
echidnas, which is endemic to Australia, and adjacent islands. Occurrence of basal …
echidnas, which is endemic to Australia, and adjacent islands. Occurrence of basal …
A stitch in time–Synergistic impacts to platypus metapopulation extinction risk
The unique platypus is currently listed as 'Near-Threatened'under the IUCN Red List based
on observed population declines and local extinctions, though significant uncertainty exists …
on observed population declines and local extinctions, though significant uncertainty exists …
[HTML][HTML] Applying a modified streamlined disease risk analysis framework to a platypus conservation translocation, with special consideration for the conservation of …
J Whinfield, K Warren, L Vogelnest… - International Journal for …, 2024 - Elsevier
Platypuses are the world's most evolutionarily distinct mammal and have several host-
specific ecto-and endoparasites. With platypus populations declining, consideration should …
specific ecto-and endoparasites. With platypus populations declining, consideration should …
[HTML][HTML] A silent demise: Historical insights into population changes of the iconic platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) are evolutionarily distinct monotremes, endemic to
creeks and rivers of eastern Australia. Given recent evidence of a contracting distribution …
creeks and rivers of eastern Australia. Given recent evidence of a contracting distribution …
[HTML][HTML] Impacts of river regulation and fragmentation on platypuses in the northern Murray–Darling Basin
Context River regulation affect freshwater species by disrupting the natural flow regime and
connectivity. Aims Investigate the impact of river regulation on platypus populations on four …
connectivity. Aims Investigate the impact of river regulation on platypus populations on four …
The fossil record of Antarctic land mammals: commented review and hypotheses for future research
The fossil record of terrestrial mammals in Antarctica is temporally and geographically
constrained to the Eocene outcrops of La Meseta and Submeseta formations in Seymour …
constrained to the Eocene outcrops of La Meseta and Submeseta formations in Seymour …
[HTML][HTML] Fragmentation by major dams and implications for the future viability of platypus populations
The evolutionarily unique platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) has experienced major
declines and extinctions from a range of historical and recent interacting human-mediated …
declines and extinctions from a range of historical and recent interacting human-mediated …
Using eDNA Sampling to Identify Correlates of Species Occupancy Across Broad Spatial Scales
EF McColl-Gausden, J Griffiths… - Diversity and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Species presence–absence data can be time-consuming and logistically difficult to
obtain across large spatial extents. Yet these data are important for ensuring changes in …
obtain across large spatial extents. Yet these data are important for ensuring changes in …