Diversification rates have no effect on the convergent evolution of foraging strategies in the most speciose genus of bats, Myotis
Adaptive radiations are defined as rapid diversification with phenotypic innovation led by
colonization to new environments. Notably, adaptive radiations can occur in parallel when …
colonization to new environments. Notably, adaptive radiations can occur in parallel when …
The future is bright for evolutionary morphology and biomechanics in the era of big data
In recent years, the fields of evolutionary biomechanics and morphology have developed
into a deeply quantitative and integrative science, resulting in a much richer understanding …
into a deeply quantitative and integrative science, resulting in a much richer understanding …
How flat can a horse be? Exploring 2D approximations of 3D crania in equids
A Cardini, M Chiapelli - Zoology, 2020 - Elsevier
Quantitative analyses of morphological variation using geometric morphometrics are often
performed on 2D photos of 3D structures. It is generally assumed that the error due to the …
performed on 2D photos of 3D structures. It is generally assumed that the error due to the …
Adaptation and innovation in darter fish cranial musculature (Etheostomatinae: Percidae): insights from diceCT
JH Arbour, S Ramazan, S Clark - Zoological Journal of the …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Fish skulls are often highly kinetic, with multiple linkage and lever systems powered by a
diverse suite of muscles. Comparative analysis of the evolution of soft-tissue structures in the …
diverse suite of muscles. Comparative analysis of the evolution of soft-tissue structures in the …
Postcranial elements of small mammals as indicators of locomotion and habitat
Many studies have shown a correlation between postcranial anatomy and locomotor
behavior in mammals, but the postcrania of small mammals (< 5 kg) is often considered to …
behavior in mammals, but the postcrania of small mammals (< 5 kg) is often considered to …
The limits of convergence: the roles of phylogeny and dietary ecology in sha** non-avian amniote crania
Cranial morphology is remarkably varied in living amniotes and the diversity of shapes is
thought to correspond with feeding ecology, a relationship repeatedly demonstrated at …
thought to correspond with feeding ecology, a relationship repeatedly demonstrated at …
Comparative anatomy of the vocal apparatus in bats and implications for the diversity of laryngeal echolocation
Most of over 1400 extant bat species produce high-frequency pulses with their larynx for
echolocation. However, the debate about the evolutionary origin of laryngeal echolocation in …
echolocation. However, the debate about the evolutionary origin of laryngeal echolocation in …
The third dimension of stone points: 2D vs. 3D geometric morphometric shape analysis
Only recently has the use of 3D-scanning technology enhanced our ability to consider shape
using landmark approaches to geometric morphometrics (GM). Studies examining several …
using landmark approaches to geometric morphometrics (GM). Studies examining several …
Differential performance of aqueous‐and ethylic‐Lugol's iodine stain to visualize anatomy in μCT‐scanned vertebrates
Museum specimens are an increasingly important tool for studying global biodiversity. With
the advent of diffusible iodine‐based contrast‐enhanced computed tomography (diceCT) …
the advent of diffusible iodine‐based contrast‐enhanced computed tomography (diceCT) …
Postcranial skeleton of Goodwin's brush‐tailed mouse (Calomyscus elburzensis Goodwin, 1939) (Rodentia: Calomyscidae): Shape, size, function, and locomotor …
Goodwin's brush‐tailed mouse (Calomyscus elburzensis Goodwin, 1939) is a poorly known
small rodent that occupies rocky habitats in Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan …
small rodent that occupies rocky habitats in Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan …