Disparities in the analysis of morphological disparity
Analyses of morphological disparity have been used to characterize and investigate the
evolution of variation in the anatomy, function and ecology of organisms since the 1980s …
evolution of variation in the anatomy, function and ecology of organisms since the 1980s …
Facing the facts: adaptive trade‐offs along body size ranges determine mammalian craniofacial scaling
The mammalian cranium (skull without lower jaw) is representative of mammalian diversity
and is thus of particular interest to mammalian biologists across disciplines. One widely …
and is thus of particular interest to mammalian biologists across disciplines. One widely …
Shifting spaces: Which disparity or dissimilarity measurement best summarize occupancy in multidimensional spaces?
Multidimensional analysis of traits are now common in ecology and evolution and are based
on trait spaces in which each dimension summarizes the observed trait combination (a …
on trait spaces in which each dimension summarizes the observed trait combination (a …
Australian rodents reveal conserved cranial evolutionary allometry across 10 million years of murid evolution
Among vertebrates, placental mammals are particularly variable in the covariance between
cranial shape and body size (allometry), with rodents being a major exception. Australian …
cranial shape and body size (allometry), with rodents being a major exception. Australian …
Beyond CREA: Evolutionary patterns of non‐allometric shape variation and divergence in a highly allometric clade of murine rodents
The shared functions of the skull are thought to result in common evolutionary patterns in
mammalian cranial shape. Craniofacial evolutionary allometry (CREA) is a particularly …
mammalian cranial shape. Craniofacial evolutionary allometry (CREA) is a particularly …
Differential developmental rates and demographics in Red Kangaroo (Osphranter rufus) populations separated by the dingo barrier fence
DR Mitchell, SC Cairns, G Körtner… - Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Decommissioning the dingo barrier fence has been suggested to reduce destructive dingo
control and encourage a free transfer of biota between environments in Australia. Yet the …
control and encourage a free transfer of biota between environments in Australia. Yet the …
Comparative cranial biomechanics in two lizard species: impact of variation in cranial design
Cranial morphology in lepidosaurs is highly disparate and characterised by the frequent loss
or reduction of bony elements. In varanids and geckos, the loss of the postorbital bar is …
or reduction of bony elements. In varanids and geckos, the loss of the postorbital bar is …
The relative performance of geometric morphometrics and linear‐based methods in the taxonomic resolution of a mammalian species complex
P Viacava, SP Blomberg… - Ecology and Evolution, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Morphology‐based taxonomic research frequently applies linear morphometrics (LMM) in
skulls to quantify species distinctions. The choice of which measurements to collect …
skulls to quantify species distinctions. The choice of which measurements to collect …
Using 3D geometric morphometrics to aid taxonomic and ecological understanding of a recent speciation event within a small Australian marsupial (Antechinus …
Taxonomic distinction of species forms the foundation of biodiversity assessments and
conservation priorities. However, traditional morphological and/or genetics-based taxonomic …
conservation priorities. However, traditional morphological and/or genetics-based taxonomic …
Ontogenetic origins of cranial convergence between the extinct marsupial thylacine and placental gray wolf
Phenotypic convergence, describing the independent evolution of similar characteristics,
offers unique insights into how natural selection influences developmental and molecular …
offers unique insights into how natural selection influences developmental and molecular …