The life history of whole-organism performance
SP Lailvaux, JF Husak - The Quarterly Review of Biology, 2014 - journals.uchicago.edu
For almost 40 years, studies of whole-organism performance have formed a cornerstone of
evolutionary physiology. Although its utility as a heuristic guide is beyond question, and we …
evolutionary physiology. Although its utility as a heuristic guide is beyond question, and we …
Origins, innovations, and diversification of suction feeding in vertebrates
We review the origins, prominent innovations, and major patterns of diversification in suction
feeding by vertebrates. Non-vertebrate chordates and larval lamprey suspension-feed by …
feeding by vertebrates. Non-vertebrate chordates and larval lamprey suspension-feed by …
Iterative ecological radiation and convergence during the evolutionary history of damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
B Frédérich, L Sorenson, F Santini… - The American …, 2013 - journals.uchicago.edu
Coral reef fishes represent one of the most spectacularly diverse assemblages of
vertebrates on the planet, but our understanding of their mode of diversification remains …
vertebrates on the planet, but our understanding of their mode of diversification remains …
Phylogenomic analyses resolve relationships among garter snakes (Thamnophis: Natricinae: Colubridae) and elucidate biogeographic history and morphological …
Garter snakes (Thamnophis) are a successful group of natricines endemic to North America.
They have become important natural models for ecological and evolutionary research, yet …
They have become important natural models for ecological and evolutionary research, yet …
Feeding in snakes: form, function, and evolution of the feeding system
Snakes are a diverse group of squamate reptiles characterized by a unique feeding system
and other traits associated with elongation and limblessness. Despite the description of …
and other traits associated with elongation and limblessness. Despite the description of …
Repeated evolution of drag reduction at the air–water interface in diving kingfishers
KE Crandell, RO Howe… - Journal of the Royal …, 2019 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Piscivorous birds have a unique suite of adaptations to forage under the water. One method
aerial birds use to catch fish is the plunge dive, wherein birds dive from a height to overcome …
aerial birds use to catch fish is the plunge dive, wherein birds dive from a height to overcome …
The impact of diet, habitat use, and behaviour on head shape evolution in homalopsid snakes
An organism's morphology is driven by selection on function while being constrained by
phylogenetic and developmental factors as well as functional trade-offs. If selection on …
phylogenetic and developmental factors as well as functional trade-offs. If selection on …
Are diet preferences associated to skulls shape diversification in xenodontine snakes?
Snakes are a highly successful group of vertebrates, within great diversity in habitat, diet,
and morphology. The unique adaptations for the snake skull for ingesting large prey in more …
and morphology. The unique adaptations for the snake skull for ingesting large prey in more …
Effects of different substrates on the sprint performance of lizards
The variation in substrate structure is one of the most important determinants of the
locomotor abilities of lizards. Lizards are found across a range of habitats, from large rocks …
locomotor abilities of lizards. Lizards are found across a range of habitats, from large rocks …
Biomechanics on the half shell: functional performance influences patterns of morphological variation in the emydid turtle carapace
CT Stayton - Zoology, 2011 - Elsevier
This study uses the carapace of emydid turtles to address hypothesized differences between
terrestrial and aquatic species. Geometric morphometrics are used to quantify shell shape …
terrestrial and aquatic species. Geometric morphometrics are used to quantify shell shape …