The evolution of larvae in temnospondyls and the stepwise origin of amphibian metamorphosis
The question of what the ancient life cycle of tetrapods was like forms a key component in
understanding the origin of land vertebrates. The existence of distinct larval forms, as …
understanding the origin of land vertebrates. The existence of distinct larval forms, as …
Time to synchronize our clocks: Connecting developmental mechanisms and evolutionary consequences of heterochrony
Heterochrony, defined as a change in the timing of developmental events altering the course
of evolution, was first recognized by Ernst Haeckel in 1866. Haeckel's original definition was …
of evolution, was first recognized by Ernst Haeckel in 1866. Haeckel's original definition was …
The macroevolutionary consequences of phenotypic integration: from development to deep time
Phenotypic integration is a pervasive characteristic of organisms. Numerous analyses have
demonstrated that patterns of phenotypic integration are conserved across large clades, but …
demonstrated that patterns of phenotypic integration are conserved across large clades, but …
Mammalian skull heterochrony reveals modular evolution and a link between cranial development and brain size
The multiple skeletal components of the skull originate asynchronously and their
developmental schedule varies across amniotes. Here we present the embryonic …
developmental schedule varies across amniotes. Here we present the embryonic …
Timing of organogenesis support basal position of turtles in the amniote tree of life
Background The phylogenetic position of turtles is the most disputed aspect in the
reconstruction of the land vertebrate tree of life. This controversy has arisen after many …
reconstruction of the land vertebrate tree of life. This controversy has arisen after many …
Evolution of morphological integration in the skull of Carnivora (Mammalia): changes in Canidae lead to increased evolutionary potential of facial traits
Morphological integration refers to the fact that different phenotypic traits of organisms are
not fully independent from each other, and tend to covary to different degrees. The …
not fully independent from each other, and tend to covary to different degrees. The …
Extreme growth plasticity in the early branching sauropodomorph Massospondylus carinatus
There is growing evidence of developmental plasticity in early branching dinosaurs and their
outgroups. This is reflected in disparate patterns of morphological and histological change …
outgroups. This is reflected in disparate patterns of morphological and histological change …
[ספר][B] How vertebrates left the water
M Laurin - 2010 - books.google.com
" How Vertebrates Left the Water integrates new and diverse lines of evidence to show what
it took to make the transition to land. Although some aspects of Laurin's view are …
it took to make the transition to land. Although some aspects of Laurin's view are …
The origin (s) of extant amphibians: a review with emphasis on the “lepospondyl hypothesis”
The origins of the extant amphibians (frogs, salamanders, caecilians) remain controversial
after over a century of debate. Three groups of hypotheses persist in the current literature …
after over a century of debate. Three groups of hypotheses persist in the current literature …
Skeletal development in the Chinese soft‐shelled turtle Pelodiscus sinensis (Testudines: Trionychidae)
We investigated the development of the whole skeleton of the soft‐shelled turtle Pelodiscus
sinensis, with particular emphasis on the pattern and sequence of ossification. Ossification …
sinensis, with particular emphasis on the pattern and sequence of ossification. Ossification …