Decoding the evolution of melanin in vertebrates
Melanins are widespread pigments in vertebrates, with important roles in visual signaling,
UV protection, and homeostasis. Fossil evidence of melanin and melanin-bearing …
UV protection, and homeostasis. Fossil evidence of melanin and melanin-bearing …
Intensifying solar-thermal harvest of low-dimension biologic nanostructures for electric power and solar desalination
L Zong, M Li, C Li - Nano Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
High-efficiency solar harvest and solar-thermal conversion have been targeted in modern
sustainable energy science for diverse potential applications. However, broad applications …
sustainable energy science for diverse potential applications. However, broad applications …
Soft-tissue evidence for homeothermy and crypsis in a Jurassic ichthyosaur
Ichthyosaurs are extinct marine reptiles that display a notable external similarity to modern
toothed whales. Here we show that this resemblance is more than skin deep. We apply a …
toothed whales. Here we show that this resemblance is more than skin deep. We apply a …
The locomotion of extinct secondarily aquatic tetrapods
S Gutarra, IA Rahman - Biological Reviews, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The colonisation of freshwater and marine ecosystems by land vertebrates has repeatedly
occurred in amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals over the course of 300 million years …
occurred in amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals over the course of 300 million years …
Evolutionary innovation and ecology in marine tetrapods from the Triassic to the Anthropocene
NP Kelley, ND Pyenson - Science, 2015 - science.org
BACKGROUND More than 30 different lineages of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and
mammals have independently invaded oceans ecosystems. Prominent examples include …
mammals have independently invaded oceans ecosystems. Prominent examples include …
[HTML][HTML] An exceptionally preserved three-dimensional armored dinosaur reveals insights into coloration and Cretaceous predator-prey dynamics
Predator-prey dynamics are an important evolutionary driver of escalating predation mode
and efficiency, and commensurate responses of prey [1–3]. Among these strategies …
and efficiency, and commensurate responses of prey [1–3]. Among these strategies …