Teeth are found in almost all vertebrates, and they therefore provide a general paradigm for
the study of epithelial organ development and evolution. Here, we review the developmental …

The large size and complex organization of the human brain makes it unique among primate
brains. In particular, the neocortex constitutes about 80% of the brain, and this cortex is …

The evolution of oral teeth is considered a major contributor to the overall success of jawed
vertebrates. This is especially apparent in cartilaginous fishes including sharks and rays …

This review considers the diversity observed during both the development and evolution of
tooth replacement throughout the vertebrates in a phylogenetic framework from basal extant …

Sauropterygia was the most successful marine reptile radiation in history, spanning almost
the entire Mesozoic and exploiting a wide range of habitats and ecological niches. Here we …

In many non-mammalian vertebrates, adult dentitions result from cyclical rounds of tooth
regeneration wherein simple unicuspid teeth are replaced by more complex forms …

This chapter will cover clade definitions, the relationships within clades as well as the
occasional controversial relationships between different clades. Phylogenies arising from a …

The Eocene limestones around the Italian village of Bolca occur in a series of distinct
localities providing a unique snapshot of marine life in the early Cenozoic. Famous for its …

The biotic interactions hypothesis (BIH) is often cited as a driver for the latitudinal diversity
gradient (LDG), yet few studies have quantified biotic interactions using standardized …

Background The gene regulatory network involved in tooth morphogenesis has been
extremely well described in mammals and its modeling has allowed predictions of variations …