Combining geometric morphometrics and finite element analysis with evolutionary modeling: towards a synthesis
Geometric morphometrics (GM) and finite element analysis (FEA) are increasingly common
techniques for the study of form and function. We show how principles of quantitative …
techniques for the study of form and function. We show how principles of quantitative …
Bite of the cats: relationships between functional integration and mechanical performance as revealed by mandible geometry
Cat-like carnivorous mammals represent a relatively homogeneous group of species whose
morphology appears constrained by exclusive adaptations for meat eating. We present the …
morphology appears constrained by exclusive adaptations for meat eating. We present the …
A new, fast method to search for morphological convergence with shape data
S Castiglione, C Serio, D Tamagnini, M Melchionna… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Morphological convergence is an intensely studied macroevolutionary phenomenon. It
refers to the morphological resemblance between phylogenetically distant taxa. Currently …
refers to the morphological resemblance between phylogenetically distant taxa. Currently …
Phylogenetic conservatism in skulls and evolutionary lability in limbs–morphological evolution across an ancient frog radiation is shaped by diet, locomotion and …
M Vidal-García, J Scott Keogh - BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2017 - Springer
Background Quantifying morphological diversity across taxa can provide valuable insight
into evolutionary processes, yet its complexities can make it difficult to identify appropriate …
into evolutionary processes, yet its complexities can make it difficult to identify appropriate …
Talpid mole phylogeny unites shrew moles and illuminates overlooked cryptic species diversity
The mammalian family Talpidae (moles, shrew moles, desmans) is characterized by diverse
ecomorphologies associated with terrestrial, semi-aquatic, semi-fossorial, fossorial, and …
ecomorphologies associated with terrestrial, semi-aquatic, semi-fossorial, fossorial, and …
Trapped in the morphospace: The relationship between morphological integration and functional performance
The evolution of complex morphological structures can be characterized by the interplay
between different anatomical regions evolving under functional integration in response to …
between different anatomical regions evolving under functional integration in response to …
Burrowing below ground: interaction between soil mechanics and evolution of subterranean mammals
A Rosario Carotenuto, F Guarracino… - Journal of the …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The evolution of species is governed by complex phenomena in which biological and
environmental features may interact dynamically. Subterranean mammals dig tunnels …
environmental features may interact dynamically. Subterranean mammals dig tunnels …
Locomotory adaptations in entoptychine gophers (Rodentia: Geomyidae) and the mosaic evolution of fossoriality
Pocket gophers (family Geomyidae) are the dominant burrowing rodents in North America
today. Their fossil record is also incredibly rich; in particular, entoptychine gophers, a diverse …
today. Their fossil record is also incredibly rich; in particular, entoptychine gophers, a diverse …
Standing on the shoulders of apes: analyzing the form and function of the hominoid scapula using geometric morphometrics and finite element analysis
TA Püschel, WI Sellers - American journal of physical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The aim was to analyze the relationship between scapular form and function in
hominoids by using geometric morphometrics (GM) and finite element analysis (FEA) …
hominoids by using geometric morphometrics (GM) and finite element analysis (FEA) …
Mustelids (Carnivora, Mammalia) from Monte Tuttavista fissure fillings (early and middle Pleistocene; Orosei, Sardinia): taxonomy and evolution of the insular …
L Rook, SB Lucenti, C Tuveri, M Arca - Quaternary Science Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
The insular environment of Sardinia is renowned for its extensive palaeontological
Palaeogene record, extending from the Eocene until recent times. In Sardinia, one of the …
Palaeogene record, extending from the Eocene until recent times. In Sardinia, one of the …