Conceptual and empirical bridges between micro-and macroevolution
Explaining broad molecular, phenotypic and species biodiversity patterns necessitates a
unifying framework spanning multiple evolutionary scales. Here we argue that although …
unifying framework spanning multiple evolutionary scales. Here we argue that although …
Time‐dependent rates of molecular evolution
For over half a century, it has been known that the rate of morphological evolution appears
to vary with the time frame of measurement. Rates of microevolutionary change, measured …
to vary with the time frame of measurement. Rates of microevolutionary change, measured …
The tuatara genome reveals ancient features of amniote evolution
The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus)—the only living member of the reptilian order
Rhynchocephalia (Sphenodontia), once widespread across Gondwana,—is an iconic …
Rhynchocephalia (Sphenodontia), once widespread across Gondwana,—is an iconic …
[BOOK][B] Mechanisms of life history evolution: the genetics and physiology of life history traits and trade-offs
Life history theory seeks to explain the evolution of the major features of life cycles by
analyzing the ecological factors that shape age-specific schedules of growth, reproduction …
analyzing the ecological factors that shape age-specific schedules of growth, reproduction …
Sphenodontian phylogeny and the impact of model choice in Bayesian morphological clock estimates of divergence times and evolutionary rates
Background The vast majority of all life that ever existed on earth is now extinct and several
aspects of their evolutionary history can only be assessed by using morphological data from …
aspects of their evolutionary history can only be assessed by using morphological data from …
Relict species: a relict concept?
Relict species have always beguiled evolutionary biologists and biogeographers, who often
view them as fascinating 'living fossils' or remnants of old times. Consequently, they are …
view them as fascinating 'living fossils' or remnants of old times. Consequently, they are …
Coelacanth genomes reveal signatures for evolutionary transition from water to land
Coelacanths are known as “living fossils,” as they show remarkable morphological
resemblance to the fossil record and belong to the most primitive lineage of living …
resemblance to the fossil record and belong to the most primitive lineage of living …
Rapid response of a marine mammal species to Holocene climate and habitat change
M De Bruyn, BL Hall, LF Chauke, C Baroni… - PLoS …, 2009 - journals.plos.org
Environmental change drives demographic and evolutionary processes that determine
diversity within and among species. Tracking these processes during periods of change …
diversity within and among species. Tracking these processes during periods of change …
Rethinking living fossils
Biologists would be mistaken if they relegated living fossils to paleontological inquiry or
assumed that the concept is dead. It is now used to describe entities ranging from viruses to …
assumed that the concept is dead. It is now used to describe entities ranging from viruses to …
Macroevolutionary patterns in Rhynchocephalia: is the tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) a living fossil?
The tuatara, Sphenodon punctatus, known from 32 small islands around New Zealand, has
often been noted as a classic 'living fossil'because of its apparently close resemblance to its …
often been noted as a classic 'living fossil'because of its apparently close resemblance to its …