Birds are some of the most diverse organisms on Earth, with species inhabiting a wide
variety of niches across every major biome. As such, birds are vital to our understanding of …

Finite element analysis (FEA) is no longer a new technique in the fields of palaeontology,
anthropology, and evolutionary biology. It is nowadays a well-established technique within …

Cat-like carnivorans are a textbook example of convergent evolution, with distinct
morphological differences between taxa with short or elongated upper canines, the latter …

The radula, a chitinous membrane with embedded tooth rows, is the molluscan
autapomorphy for feeding. The morphologies, arrangements and mechanical properties of …

The tyrannosaurids are among the most well‐studied dinosaurs described by science, and
analysis of their feeding biomechanics allows for comparison between established …

Masticatory muscle features allow for an understanding of how dietary habits and
masticatory functions have evolved across mammalian lineages. Herbivorous mammals …

Based on comparative mandibular anatomy, observations of chewing behaviour, chewing
forces and dental microwear, it has been suggested that an additional effect of the ruminant …

Mesowear is a dietary proxy that relates attritive wear and abrasive wear to the shape of
worn tooth cusps of ungulates. Traditional mesowear methods categorize cusps according …

Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computational method used to predict the behaviour
(stresses, strains and deformation) of a structure under predefined loading conditions. It can …

The mammalian family Bovidae has been widely studied in ecomorphological research, with
important applications to paleoecological and paleohabitat reconstructions. Most studies of …