The evolution and fossil record of palaeognathous birds (Neornithes: Palaeognathae)
K Widrig, DJ Field - Diversity, 2022 - mdpi.com
The extant diversity of the avian clade Palaeognathae is composed of the iconic flightless
ratites (ostriches, rheas, kiwi, emus, and cassowaries), and the volant tinamous of Central …
ratites (ostriches, rheas, kiwi, emus, and cassowaries), and the volant tinamous of Central …
[图书][B] Vertebrate palaeontology
MJ Benton - 2014 - books.google.com
Vertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week... and
not only dinosaurs! This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate …
not only dinosaurs! This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate …
Morphology of the temporal skull region in tetrapods: research history, functional explanations, and a new comprehensive classification scheme
P Abel, I Werneburg - Biological Reviews, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The morphology of the temporal region in the tetrapod skull traditionally has been a widely
discussed feature of vertebrate anatomy. The evolution of different temporal openings in …
discussed feature of vertebrate anatomy. The evolution of different temporal openings in …
Genomes, fossils, and the concurrent rise of modern birds and flowering plants in the Late Cretaceous
S Wu, FE Rheindt, J Zhang, J Wang… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - National Acad Sciences
The phylogeny and divergence timing of the Neoavian radiation remain controversial
despite recent progress. We analyzed the genomes of 124 species across all Neoavian …
despite recent progress. We analyzed the genomes of 124 species across all Neoavian …
Early evolution of modern birds structured by global forest collapse at the end-Cretaceous mass extinction
The fossil record and recent molecular phylogenies support an extraordinary early-Cenozoic
radiation of crown birds (Neornithes) after the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) mass extinction …
radiation of crown birds (Neornithes) after the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) mass extinction …
Late Cretaceous neornithine from Europe illuminates the origins of crown birds
Our understanding of the earliest stages of crown bird evolution is hindered by an
exceedingly sparse avian fossil record from the Mesozoic era. The most ancient …
exceedingly sparse avian fossil record from the Mesozoic era. The most ancient …
Bird neurocranial and body mass evolution across the end-Cretaceous mass extinction: The avian brain shape left other dinosaurs behind
Birds today are the most diverse clade of terrestrial vertebrates, and understanding why
extant birds (Aves) alone among dinosaurs survived the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass …
extant birds (Aves) alone among dinosaurs survived the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass …
Cretaceous ornithurine supports a neognathous crown bird ancestor
The bony palate diagnoses the two deepest clades of extant birds: Neognathae and
Palaeognathae,,,–. Neognaths exhibit unfused palate bones and generally kinetic skulls …
Palaeognathae,,,–. Neognaths exhibit unfused palate bones and generally kinetic skulls …
Evolution of a multifunctional trait: shared effects of foraging ecology and thermoregulation on beak morphology, with consequences for song evolution
While morphological traits are often associated with multiple functions, it remains unclear
how evolution balances the selective effects of different functions. Birds' beaks function not …
how evolution balances the selective effects of different functions. Birds' beaks function not …
Earliest evidence for fruit consumption and potential seed dispersal by birds
Abstract The Early Cretaceous diversification of birds was a major event in the history of
terrestrial ecosystems, occurring during the earliest phase of the Cretaceous Terrestrial …
terrestrial ecosystems, occurring during the earliest phase of the Cretaceous Terrestrial …