The South American Ctenomys is the most speciose genus among both hystricomorphs and
subterranean rodents of the world. Here, we present the most exhaustive phylogenies and …

With about 68 recognized living species, subterranean rodents of the genus Ctenomys are
found in a multiplicity of habitats, from the dunes of the Atlantic coast to the Andes …

Morphological adaptation is the change in the form of an organism that benefits the
individual in its current habitat. Mole‐rats (family Bathyergidae), despite being subterranean …

Ctenomys, the only living Ctenomyidae, is the most diverse genus of hystricomorph rodents.
Here, a new extinct species from the Middle Pleistocene of central Argentina is described. It …

The evolution of species is governed by complex phenomena in which biological and
environmental features may interact dynamically. Subterranean mammals dig tunnels …

The classification of most mammalian orders and families is under debate and the number of
species is likely greater than currently recognized. Improving taxonomic knowledge is …

Bite force is an ecologically relevant performance trait that has been measured to better
understand the adaptations to diet and habitat use. Moreover, bite force is relevant in …

A major interest of evolutionary biologists is to understand which environmental features are
associated with morphological and behavioural characteristics of species. Intraspecific …

We explored the distribution of tooth-and scratch-digging specializations in species of the
subterranean rodent Ctenomys (tuco-tucos) from diverse environments and representing …

The genus Ctenomys comprises approximately 70 recognized living species of
subterranean rodents endemic to South America. Phylogenetic studies to date, based on …