Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) is critical for the development of the vertebrate
bony skeleton. Unlike other RUNX family members, RUNX2 possesses a variable poly …

Mammals (class Mammalia) have evolved diverse craniofacial morphology to adapt to a
wide range of ecological niches. However, the genetic and developmental mechanisms …

Domestic animals are ubiquitous. In contrast to the biodiversity crisis currently impacting
many kinds of animals and plants, not a single domesticated species is endangered …

Biological invasions can induce rapid evolutionary change. As cane toads (Rhinella marina)
have spread across tropical Australia over an 80-year period, their rate of invasion has …

Incorporating morphological data into modern phylogenies allows integration of fossil
evidence, facilitating divergence dating and macroevolutionary inferences. Improvements in …

In contrast to wild lagomorphs, pet rabbits exhibit a noticeably high frequency of dental
problems. Although dietary habits are considered as a major factor contributing to acquired …

Due to their global distribution, invasive history, and unique characteristics, European
rabbits are recognizable almost anywhere on our planet. Although they are members of a …

Measurements of> 3700 field-collected cane toads (Rhinella marina) show that head width
relative to body length differs between the sexes and has become modified during the toad's …

The skull of leporids (rabbits and hares) is highly transformed, typified by pronounced
arching of the dorsal skull and ventral flexion of the facial region (ie, facial tilt). Previous …

Biological variation is often considered in a scalable hierarchy, eg, within the individual,
within the populations, above the species level. Morphological integration, the concept of …