The morphology of the temporal region in the tetrapod skull traditionally has been a widely
discussed feature of vertebrate anatomy. The evolution of different temporal openings in …

True toads of the genus Rhinella are among the most common and diverse group of
Neotropical anurans. These toads are widely distributed throughout South America …

Anurans, along with urodeles and caecilians are the extant representatives of the clade
Lissamphibia. Nowadays, lissamphibians are widely distributed in all continents, except …

Habitat is one of the most important factors sha** organismal morphology, but it may vary
across life history stages. Ontogenetic shifts in ecology may introduce antagonistic selection …

Gut microbiota impact host physiology, though simultaneous investigations in ectothermic
vertebrates are rare. Particularly, amphibians may exhibit more complex interactions …

Organisms that have repeatedly evolved similar morphologies owing to the same selective
pressures provide excellent cases in which to examine specific morphological changes and …

Evolutionary integration (covariation) of traits has long fascinated biologists because of its
potential to elucidate factors that have shaped morphological evolution. Studies of tetrapod …

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 …

Most of life's vast diversity of species and phenotypes is often attributed to adaptive
radiation. Yet its contribution to species and phenotypic diversity of a major group has not …

Diffusible iodine‐based contrast‐enhanced computed tomography (diceCT) visualizes soft
tissue from micro‐CT (µCT) scans of specimens to uncover internal features and natural …