Morphologists have historically had to rely on destructive procedures to visualize the three‐
dimensional (3‐D) anatomy of animals. More recently, however, non‐destructive techniques …

Abstract With almost 2,600 species, Rodentia is the most diverse order of mammals. Here,
we provide an overview of changes in our understanding of the systematics of living rodents …

Iodine potassium iodide (I 2 KI) solution can be employed as a contrast agent for the
visualisation of soft tissue structures in micro‐computed tomography studies. This technique …

Evolutionary radiations on continents are less well-understood and appreciated than those
occurring on islands. The extent of ecological influence on species divergence can be …

For many vertebrate species, bite force plays an important functional role. Ecological
characteristics of a species' niche, such as diet, are often associated with bite force. Previous …

The mouse has been the dominant model organism in studies on the development, genetics
and evolution of the mammalian skull and associated soft‐tissue for decades. There is the …

Convergence is widely regarded as compelling evidence for adaptation, often being
portrayed as evidence that phenotypic outcomes are predictable from ecology, overriding …

Selection for divergent performance optima has been proposed as a central mechanism
underlying adaptive radiation. Uncovering multiple optima requires identifying forms …

Understanding the number of times a trait has evolved is a necessary foundation for
comprehending its potential relationships with selective regimes, developmental constraints …

The placental skull has evolved into myriad forms, from longirostrine whales to globular
primates, and with a diverse array of appendages from antlers to tusks. This disparity has …