Morphological evolution and niche conservatism across a continental radiation of Australian blindsnakes
Understanding how continental radiations are assembled across space and time is a major
question in macroevolutionary biology. Here, we use a phylogenomic-scale phylogeny, a …
question in macroevolutionary biology. Here, we use a phylogenomic-scale phylogeny, a …
Convergent evolution in shape in European lineages of gobies
During their radiation, certain groups of animals evolved significant phenotypic disparity
(morphological diversity), enabling them to thrive in diverse environments. Adaptations to …
(morphological diversity), enabling them to thrive in diverse environments. Adaptations to …
Divergence time and environmental similarity predict the strength of morphological convergence in stick and leaf insects
Independent evolution of similar traits in lineages inhabiting similar environments
(convergent or repeated evolution) is often taken as evidence for adaptation by natural …
(convergent or repeated evolution) is often taken as evidence for adaptation by natural …
Phenotypic convergence is stronger and more frequent in herbivorous fishes
Constraints on phenotypic evolution can lead to patterns of convergent evolution, by limiting
the “pool” of potential phenotypes in the face of endogenous (functional, developmental) or …
the “pool” of potential phenotypes in the face of endogenous (functional, developmental) or …
Skull evolution and lineage diversification in endemic Malagasy carnivorans
Madagascar is one of the world's foremost biodiversity hotspots with more than 90% of its
species endemic to the island. Malagasy carnivorans are one of only four extant terrestrial …
species endemic to the island. Malagasy carnivorans are one of only four extant terrestrial …
Contrasting macroevolutionary patterns in pelagic tetrapods across the Triassic–Jurassic transition
The iconic marine raptorial predators Ichthyosauria and Eosauropterygia co-existed in the
same ecosystems throughout most of the Mesozoic Era, facing similar evolutionary …
same ecosystems throughout most of the Mesozoic Era, facing similar evolutionary …
Phenotypic convergence is more frequent and stronger in herbivorous freshwater fishes
Constraints on phenotypic evolution can lead to patterns of convergent evolution, by limiting
the 'pool'of potential phenotypes in the face of endogenous (functional, developmental) or …
the 'pool'of potential phenotypes in the face of endogenous (functional, developmental) or …
Widespread convergence towards functional optimization in the lower jaws of crocodile-line archosaurs
Extant crocodilian jaws are subject to functional demands induced by feeding and
hydrodynamics. However, the morphological and ecological diversity of extinct crocodile …
hydrodynamics. However, the morphological and ecological diversity of extinct crocodile …
From trees to traits: A review of advances in PhyloG2P methods and future directions
AR Macdonald, ME James, JD Mitchell… - ar** genotypes to phenotypes (G2P) is a fundamental goal in biology. So called
PhyloG2P methods are a relatively new set of tools that leverage replicated evolution in …
PhyloG2P methods are a relatively new set of tools that leverage replicated evolution in …
Dietary specialization drives adaptation, convergence, and integration across the cranial and appendicular skeleton in Waterfowl (Anseriformes).
Convergence provides strong evidence for adaptive evolution as it reflects shared adaptive
responses to the same selection pressures. The waterfowl (order Anseriformes) are an ideal …
responses to the same selection pressures. The waterfowl (order Anseriformes) are an ideal …