Traditionally, it has been suggested that variation in locomotor mode should be correlated
with variation in the anatomy of the structures responsible for locomotion. Indeed, organisms …

The central tenet of ecomorphological theory holds that different ecological requirements
lead to different organismal designs (morphology). Here, we studied the relationships …

The variation in substrate structure is one of the most important determinants of the
locomotor abilities of lizards. Lizards are found across a range of habitats, from large rocks …

Numerous studies investigate morphology in the context of habitat, and lizards have
received particular attention. Substrate usage is often reflected in the morphology of …

Species occupying similar selective environments often share similar phenotypes as the
result of natural selection. Recent discoveries, however, have led to the understanding that …

Fossils of drepanosauromorphs, a clade of non-saurian diapsids, were once considered
relatively rare in the Chinle Formation of the southwestern United States as well as in Upper …

Bromeliads are widely recognized for their role as biodiversity amplifiers in the Neotropical
region. Some animal taxa are well known for their relationships with bromeliads, such as …

Claws are a common anatomical feature among limbed amniotes and contribute to a variety
of functions including prey capture, locomotion, and attachment. Previous studies of both …

The morphology of many organisms seems to be related to the environments in which they
live. Many snakes are so similar in their morphological patterns that it becomes quite difficult …

Many species of anurans display special mechanical abilities, such as excavation and
climbing. The aim of this study is to investigate the development of traits that are associated …