Stochastic character map**, Bayesian model selection, and biosynthetic pathways shed new light on the evolution of habitat preference in cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria are the only prokaryotes to have evolved oxygenic photosynthesis paving the
way for complex life. Studying the evolution and ecological niche of cyanobacteria and their …
way for complex life. Studying the evolution and ecological niche of cyanobacteria and their …
Intraspecific competition: A missing link in dermal armour evolution?
C Broeckhoven - Journal of Animal Ecology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Predation is widely regarded as an important selective force in the evolution and
maintenance of dermal armour; yet, the basic premise that predation and armour are …
maintenance of dermal armour; yet, the basic premise that predation and armour are …
Microstructural architecture of the bony scutes, spine, and rays of the bony fins in the common pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus)
Studying scute and fin morphology are advantageous approaches for phylogenetic
identification and provide information on biological linkages and evolutionary history that are …
identification and provide information on biological linkages and evolutionary history that are …
The Dorsal Integument of the Southern Long-Nosed Armadillo Dasypus hybridus (Cingulata, Xenarthra), and a Possible Neural Crest Origin of the Osteoderms …
Osteoderms are present in most tetrapod lineages with considerable lineage-specific
variation. It has been hypothesized that osteoderms are a case of “deep homology” in …
variation. It has been hypothesized that osteoderms are a case of “deep homology” in …
Genomic signatures associated with recurrent scale loss in cyprinid fish
Y Ding, M Zou, B Guo - Integrative Zoology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Scale morphology represents a fundamental feature of fish and a key evolutionary trait
underlying fish diversification. Despite frequent and recurrent scale loss throughout fish …
underlying fish diversification. Despite frequent and recurrent scale loss throughout fish …
How rugose can you go? Spiny Agonidae armour decreases boundary layer separation
Armour has been present in vertebrates for millions of years and has evolved independently
several times in the ray finned fishes. While armour is typically considered defensive, it is a …
several times in the ray finned fishes. While armour is typically considered defensive, it is a …
Teaching with digital biology: Opportunities from authentic sequences and 3D models
F Lombard, J Da Costa, L Weiss - Progress in Science …, 2023 - e-publishing.cern.ch
Background: Swiss schools are required to develop students' digital competencies in each
discipline (CIIP, 2018). However, teachers in Geneva, Switzerland aren't supplied with many …
discipline (CIIP, 2018). However, teachers in Geneva, Switzerland aren't supplied with many …
Loricarioid catfish evolved skin denticles that recapitulate teeth at the structural, developmental, and genetic levels
CJ Rivera-Rivera, NI Guevara-Delgadillo, IA Bahechar… - BioRxiv, 2021 - biorxiv.org
The first vertebrate mineralized skeleton was an external bony armor coated with dental
structures. The subsequent emergence of a mineralized endoskeleton and of teeth are …
structures. The subsequent emergence of a mineralized endoskeleton and of teeth are …
Whole genome assembly of the armored loricariid catfish Ancistrus triradiatus highlights herbivory signatures
The catfish Ancistrus triradiatus belongs to the species-rich family Loricariidae. Loricariids
display remarkable traits such as herbivory, a benthic lifestyle, the absence of scales but the …
display remarkable traits such as herbivory, a benthic lifestyle, the absence of scales but the …