Differing effects of size and lifestyle on bone structure in mammals
Background Mammals are a highly diverse group, with body mass ranging from 2 g to 170 t,
and encompassing species with terrestrial, aquatic, aerial, and subterranean lifestyles. The …
and encompassing species with terrestrial, aquatic, aerial, and subterranean lifestyles. The …
Evolutionary integration of forelimb and hindlimb proportions within the bat wing membrane inhibits ecological adaptation
Bats and birds are defined by their convergent evolution of flight, hypothesized to require the
modular decoupling of wing and leg evolution. Although a wealth of evidence supports this …
modular decoupling of wing and leg evolution. Although a wealth of evidence supports this …
Topographically distinct adaptive landscapes for teeth, skeletons, and size explain the adaptive radiation of Carnivora (Mammalia)
GJ Slater - Evolution, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Models of adaptive radiation were originally developed to explain the early, rapid
appearance of distinct modes of life within diversifying clades. Phylogenetic tests of this …
appearance of distinct modes of life within diversifying clades. Phylogenetic tests of this …
Restructuring of Skull Modularity Pattern in Evolution Within Myotis myotis–Myotis blythii Species Group (Vespertilionidae, Chiroptera, Mammalia)
I Dzeverin, O Vertsimakha - Evolutionary Biology, 2024 - Springer
Studies of differences in modularity and integration among the related species can provide
important information on their evolution. We argue that evolutionary changes in the …
important information on their evolution. We argue that evolutionary changes in the …
The hierarchical radiation of phyllostomid bats as revealed by adaptive molar morphology
DM Grossnickle, A Sadier, E Patterson… - Current Biology, 2024 - cell.com
Adaptive radiations are bursts in biodiversity that generate new evolutionary lineages and
phenotypes. However, because they typically occur over millions of years, it is unclear how …
phenotypes. However, because they typically occur over millions of years, it is unclear how …
Phylogeny and foraging behaviour shape modular morphological variation in bat humeri
Bats show a remarkable ecological diversity that is reflected both in dietary and foraging
guilds (FGs). Cranial ecomorphological adaptations linked to diet have been widely studied …
guilds (FGs). Cranial ecomorphological adaptations linked to diet have been widely studied …
Variation in cross‐sectional shape and biomechanical properties of the bat humerus under Wolff's law
Bats use their forelimbs in different ways, but flight is the most notable example of
morphological adaptation. Foraging and roosting specializations beyond flight have also …
morphological adaptation. Foraging and roosting specializations beyond flight have also …
Functional anatomy of the wing muscles of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus) using dissection and diceCT
RWP Kissane, A Griffiths, AC Sharp - Journal of anatomy, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bats are unique among mammals for evolving powered flight. However, very little data are
available on the muscle properties and architecture of bat flight muscles. Diffusible iodine …
available on the muscle properties and architecture of bat flight muscles. Diffusible iodine …
Sesamoids and morphological variation: a hypothesis on the origin of rod-like skeletal elements in aerial mammals
LI Amador - Journal of Mammalian Evolution, 2022 - Springer
Enigmatic rod-like skeletal structures that support compliant membranes (patagia) in aerial
mammals have been often considered as neomorphic elements or as evolutionary novelties …
mammals have been often considered as neomorphic elements or as evolutionary novelties …
Topographically distinct adaptive landscapes for skulls, skeletons, and size explain the dietary adaptive radiation of Carnivora (Mammalia)
GJ Slater - bioRxiv, 2022 - biorxiv.org
Abstract Models of adaptive radiation were originally developed to explain the early, rapid
appearance of distinct modes of life within diversifying clades. Phylogenetic tests of this …
appearance of distinct modes of life within diversifying clades. Phylogenetic tests of this …