Abstract Triassic pseudosuchians had highly diversified cranial morphologies. These archosaurs occupied diverse ecological roles, ranging from terrestrial predators and herbivores to semiaquatic ambush predators and possible waders. Here, we apply linear cranial morphometrics to assess possible convergences with other sauropsids from the clades ...
Rafael Terras +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Climate-Driven Distribution and Ecological Niche Modeling of Three <i>Anopheles</i> Species in China Using the Biomod2 Ensemble Framework. [PDF]
Jiang D +8 more
europepmc +1 more source
Abstract Prozostrodon brasiliensis, a probainognathian cynodont of the clade Prozostrodontia, is recognized as a key taxon for understanding the origin of Mammaliaformes and mammals. Despite detailed investigations of its cranial anatomy, the postcranial skeleton has received comparatively less attention.
Iasmim M. Michelotti +4 more
wiley +1 more source
The role of ecological niche and seed mass in macroevolution of germination tolerance to salinity. [PDF]
Maleki K +3 more
europepmc +1 more source
Tracheal chambers as a key innovation for high‐frequency emission in bat echolocation
Abstract Key innovations are pivotal for biodiversity and facilitating evolutionary success, enabling organisms' adaptation to various ecological niches through the diversification of phenotypic traits. In mammals, notable adaptations include evolving hypsodonty for grazing on grasses and, for bats, evolving echolocation and wing acquisition.
Nicolas L. M. Brualla +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Endophytic and ectomycorrhizal, an overlooked dual ecological niche? Insights from natural environments and Russula species. [PDF]
Laurent-Webb L +8 more
europepmc +1 more source
Three‐dimensional digital analysis of musteloid masticatory muscle architecture
Musteloids span an enormous breadth of dietary modes within a single superfamily. In this study, we utilize digital dissection techniques to reconstruct the internal 3D anatomy of muscles within the musteloid feeding apparatus, and explore how dietary specializations might alter the size, orientation, and curvature of fascicles therein.
Cassidy E. Davis +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Spatial Suitability of Peste des Petits Ruminants in North Africa Using Machine-Learning Ecological Niche Modeling. [PDF]
Imanbayeva D +3 more
europepmc +1 more source
Exceptional preservation informs the paleobiology of tapinocephalid dinocephalians
Abstract The tapinocephalid dinocephalian Moschops is one of the most iconic taxa of the middle Permian, yet its paleobiology remains one of the least well‐known. Here, we address some aspects of paleoneurology and paleobiology of Moschops using CT scanning of four well preserved skulls from the upper Abrahamskraal Formation of South Africa. Two of the
Julien Benoit +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Potential distribution of Amomum Roxb. species in China under climate change: a GIS-based ecological niche modeling approach. [PDF]
Yun T +8 more
europepmc +1 more source

