X-ray computed tomography
X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal the internal details of objects in three
dimensions non-destructively. In this Primer, we outline the basic principles of CT and …
dimensions non-destructively. In this Primer, we outline the basic principles of CT and …
Evolution of a Model System: New Insights from the Study of Anolis Lizards
Following decades of intensive study, Anolis lizards have emerged as a biological model
system. We review how new research on anoles has advanced our understanding of …
system. We review how new research on anoles has advanced our understanding of …
The mid-Miocene Zhangpu biota reveals an outstandingly rich rainforest biome in East Asia
During the Mid-Miocene Climatic Optimum [MMCO,~ 14 to 17 million years (Ma) ago], global
temperatures were similar to predicted temperatures for the coming century. Limited …
temperatures were similar to predicted temperatures for the coming century. Limited …
Fluctuating selection maintains distinct species phenotypes in an ecological community in the wild
Species' phenotypic characteristics often remain unchanged over long stretches of
geological time. Stabilizing selection—in which fitness is highest for intermediate …
geological time. Stabilizing selection—in which fitness is highest for intermediate …
Evolution, systematics, and biogeography of the Triatominae, vectors of Chagas disease
In this chapter, we review and update current knowledge about the evolution, systematics,
and biogeography of the Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)—true bugs that feed …
and biogeography of the Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)—true bugs that feed …
Soft‐bodied fossils are not simply rotten carcasses–toward a holistic understanding of exceptional fossil preservation: exceptional fossil preservation is complex and …
Exceptionally preserved fossils are the product of complex interplays of biological and
geological processes including burial, autolysis and microbial decay, authigenic …
geological processes including burial, autolysis and microbial decay, authigenic …
Mid-Cretaceous amber fossils illuminate the past diversity of tropical lizards
Modern tropical forests harbor an enormous diversity of squamates, but fossilization in such
environments is uncommon and little is known about tropical lizard assemblages of the …
environments is uncommon and little is known about tropical lizard assemblages of the …
Colonizing the Caribbean: new geological data and an updated land‐vertebrate colonization record challenge the GAARlandia land‐bridge hypothesis
Over the past three decades, the hypothesized mid‐Cenozoic GAARlandia walkway (34±1
Ma) has featured prominently in discussions on Caribbean biogeography. However, a …
Ma) has featured prominently in discussions on Caribbean biogeography. However, a …
Ecological opportunity from innovation, not islands, drove the anole lizard adaptive radiation
ED Burress, MM Muñoz - Systematic Biology, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Islands are thought to facilitate adaptive radiation by providing release from competition and
predation. Anole lizards are considered a classic example of this phenomenon: different …
predation. Anole lizards are considered a classic example of this phenomenon: different …
The challenges of reconstructing tropical biodiversity with sedimentary ancient DNA: A 2200-year-long metagenomic record from Bwindi impenetrable forest, Uganda
R Dommain, M Andama, MM McDonough… - Frontiers in Ecology …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Sedimentary ancient DNA has been proposed as a key methodology for reconstructing
biodiversity over time. Yet, despite the concentration of Earth's biodiversity in the tropics, this …
biodiversity over time. Yet, despite the concentration of Earth's biodiversity in the tropics, this …