Tests of phenotypic convergence can provide evidence of adaptive evolution, and the
popularity of such studies has grown in recent years due to the development of novel …

Phylogenetic comparative methods comprise the general endeavor of using an estimated
phylogenetic tree (or set of trees) to make secondary inferences: about trait evolution …

Zoonomia is the largest comparative genomics resource for mammals produced to date. By
aligning genomes for 240 species, we identify bases that, when mutated, are likely to affect …

Vertebrates have some of the most complex and diverse features in animals, from varied
craniofacial morphologies to colorful pigmentation patterns and elaborate social behaviors …

Ecology and biomechanics play central roles in the generation of phenotypic diversity. When
unrelated taxa invade a similar ecological niche, biomechanical demands can drive …

Linking genes to phenotypes has been a major question in evolutionary biology for the last
decades. In the genomic era, few studies attempted to link olfactory-related genes to …

The evolution of endothermy in vertebrates is a major research topic in recent decades that
has been tackled by a myriad of research disciplines including paleontology, anatomy …

The placental skull has evolved into myriad forms, from longirostrine whales to globular
primates, and with a diverse array of appendages from antlers to tusks. This disparity has …

Turbinals are bony or cartilaginous structures that are present in the nasal cavity of most
tetrapods. They are involved in key functions such as olfaction, heat, and moisture …

Although evolvability of genes and traits may promote specialization during species
diversification, how ecology subsequently restricts such variation remains unclear …