The ecology and evolution of the monito del monte, a relict species from the southern South America temperate forests
The arboreal marsupial monito del monte (genus Dromiciops, with two recognized species)
is a paradigmatic mammal. It is the sole living representative of the order Microbiotheria, the …
is a paradigmatic mammal. It is the sole living representative of the order Microbiotheria, the …
[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 …
Taxonomic assessment, conservation status, and future perspectives for New World Marsupials
GM Martin, AP Carmignotto - Mammal Review, 2025 - ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
Abstract New World Marsupials (NWMs) comprise over 135 species ranging from Patagonia
(Argentina) to northern North America, classified within the orders Didelphimorphia …
(Argentina) to northern North America, classified within the orders Didelphimorphia …
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 …
Modeling heterothermic fitness landscapes in a marsupial hibernator using changes in body composition
T Abarzúa, I Camus, F Ortiz, A Ñunque, FA Cubillos… - Oecologia, 2023 - Springer
Hibernation is an adaptive strategy that allows animals to enter a hypometabolic state,
conserving energy and enhancing their fitness by surviving harsh environmental conditions …
conserving energy and enhancing their fitness by surviving harsh environmental conditions …
Late middle Miocene Metatheria (Mammalia: Didelphimorphia and Paucituberculata) from Juan Guerra, San Martín Department, Peruvian Amazonia
Currently, marsupials (modern members of the Metatheria clade) are widely distributed in
tropical and subtropical areas of South America, but poorly represented in the fossil record …
tropical and subtropical areas of South America, but poorly represented in the fossil record …
A mesocosm experiment in ecological physiology: the modulation of energy budget in a hibernating marsupial under chronic caloric restriction
During the past 60 years, mammalian hibernation (ie, seasonal torpor) has been interpreted
as a physiological adaptation for energy economy. However, direct field comparisons of …
as a physiological adaptation for energy economy. However, direct field comparisons of …
Climate change and population persistence in a hibernating marsupial
RF Nespolo, JF Quintero-Galvis… - …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Climate change has physiological consequences on organisms, ecosystems and human
societies, surpassing the pace of organismal adaptation. Hibernating mammals are …
societies, surpassing the pace of organismal adaptation. Hibernating mammals are …
Effects of landscape configuration on the occurrence and abundance of an arboreal marsupial from the Valdivian rainforest
VP Fernández, GB Rodríguez-Gómez… - Revista chilena de …, 2022 - Springer
Background Habitat fragmentation and degradation processes affect biodiversity by
reducing habitat quantity and quality, with differential effects on the resident species …
reducing habitat quantity and quality, with differential effects on the resident species …
Genomic diversity and demographic history of the Dromiciops genus (Marsupialia: Microbiotheriidae)
Three orders represent the South American fauna of marsupials. Of these, Microbiotheria
was until recently known as a monotypic genus with the only surviving species Dromiciops …
was until recently known as a monotypic genus with the only surviving species Dromiciops …