[HTML][HTML] Biodiversity across space and time in the fossil record
The fossil record is the primary source of information on how biodiversity has varied in deep
time, providing unique insight on the long-term dynamics of diversification and their drivers …
time, providing unique insight on the long-term dynamics of diversification and their drivers …
The impact of mutualisms on species richness
Mutualisms–cooperative interactions among different species–are known to influence global
biodiversity. Nevertheless, theoretical and empirical work has led to divergent hypotheses …
biodiversity. Nevertheless, theoretical and empirical work has led to divergent hypotheses …
The Pliocene marine megafauna extinction and its impact on functional diversity
The end of the Pliocene marked the beginning of a period of great climatic variability and
sea-level oscillations. Here, based on a new analysis of the fossil record, we identify a …
sea-level oscillations. Here, based on a new analysis of the fossil record, we identify a …
The Angiosperm Terrestrial Revolution buffered ants against extinction
C Jouault, FL Condamine… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - National Acad Sciences
With~ 14,000 extant species, ants are ubiquitous and of tremendous ecological importance.
They have undergone remarkable diversification throughout their evolutionary history …
They have undergone remarkable diversification throughout their evolutionary history …
Dwarfism and gigantism drive human-mediated extinctions on islands
Islands have long been recognized as distinctive evolutionary arenas leading to
morphologically divergent species, such as dwarfs and giants. We assessed how body size …
morphologically divergent species, such as dwarfs and giants. We assessed how body size …
[HTML][HTML] Dinosaur biodiversity declined well before the asteroid impact, influenced by ecological and environmental pressures
The question why non-avian dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago (Ma) remains
unresolved because of the coarseness of the fossil record. A sudden extinction caused by …
unresolved because of the coarseness of the fossil record. A sudden extinction caused by …
The role of clade competition in the diversification of North American canids
The history of biodiversity is characterized by a continual replacement of branches in the
tree of life. The rise and demise of these branches (clades) are ultimately determined by …
tree of life. The rise and demise of these branches (clades) are ultimately determined by …
[HTML][HTML] Global patterns of insect diversification: towards a reconciliation of fossil and molecular evidence?
Macroevolutionary studies of insects at diverse taxonomic scales often reveal dynamic
evolutionary patterns, with multiple inferred diversification rate shifts. Responses to major …
evolutionary patterns, with multiple inferred diversification rate shifts. Responses to major …
[HTML][HTML] The Global Museum: natural history collections and the future of evolutionary science and public education
Natural history museums are unique spaces for interdisciplinary research and educational
innovation. Through extensive exhibits and public programming and by hosting rich …
innovation. Through extensive exhibits and public programming and by hosting rich …
Key questions and challenges in angiosperm macroevolution
H Sauquet, S Magallón - New Phytologist, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Contents Summary 1170 I. Introduction 1170 II. Six key questions 1172 III. Three key
challenges 1177 IV. Conclusions 1181 Acknowledgements 1182 References 1183 …
challenges 1177 IV. Conclusions 1181 Acknowledgements 1182 References 1183 …