Modularity is now generally recognized as a fundamental feature of organisms, one that may
have profound consequences for evolution. Modularity has recently become a major focus of …

Evolvability is best addressed from a multi-level, macroevolutionary perspective through a
comparative approach that tests for among-clade differences in phenotypic diversification in …

Evolutionary constraints may significantly bias phenotypic change, while “breaking” from
such constraints can lead to expanded ecological opportunity. Ray-finned fishes have …

Phylogenomics of bats suggests that their echolocation either evolved separately in the bat
suborders Yinpterochiroptera and Yangochiroptera, or had a single origin in bat ancestors …

Morphological, functional, and behavioral adaptations of bats are among the most diverse
within mammals. A strong association between bat skull morphology and feeding behavior …

Birds show tremendous ecological disparity in spite of strong biomechanical constraints
imposed by flight. Modular skeletal evolution is generally accepted to have facilitated this …

Clarifying how microevolutionary processes scale to macroevolutionary patterns is a
fundamental goal in evolutionary biology, but these analyses, requiring comparative …

The role of mechanical morphologies in the exploitation of novel niche space is well
characterized; however, the role of sensory structures in unlocking new niches is less clear …

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

The arrangement and morphology of the vertebrate skull reflect functional and ecological
demands, making it a highly adaptable structure. However, the fundamental developmental …