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Patterns of spinal motion, kinematic spaces and the land‐to‐sea transition in carnivorans

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Using 3D reconstructions, we quantify intervertebral joint mobility to investigate how cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebral regions evolved distinct kinematic roles in pinnipeds. The findings reveal lineage‐specific adaptations for swimming and highlight the functional significance of vertebral joint flexibility in ecological transitions.
Juan Miguel Esteban, Alberto Martín‐Serra, Alejandro Pérez‐Ramos, Borja Figueirido   +3 more
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Patterns of interspecific variation in labial microarchitecture among anthropoid primates and the evolution of the hominin lips

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Comparative histological and semi‐automated image analysis of primate lips: Masson's trichrome‐stained sagittal sections were segmented to quantify the connective tissue, adipose, and muscular components, enabling interspecific comparisons of labial architecture.
Liat Rotenstreich, Kfir Eliyahu, Nir Edery, Lior Moss, Saleem Eben Bari, Assaf Marom   +5 more
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Dental crown morphological variation and heterodonty in carcharhiniform sharks

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Elasmobranch teeth are highly mineralized structures that constitute the majority of the fossil record for this group. Despite their taxonomic and evolutionary significance, detailed descriptions of dental morphology remain scarce. The order Carcharhiniformes, the most diverse among sharks, comprises 304 valid species that display remarkable ...
Flávia Zanini, Karla D. A. Soares
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Gonadal development in scorpion mud‐turtles, Kinosternon scorpioides, in a controlled environment

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Stage 20 was identified as the critical point for gonadal differentiation in Kinosternon scorpioides, providing key insights into sex determination. These findings enhance conservation strategies by supporting reproductive management and population viability in both in situ and ex situ programs. Abstract Research on gonadal development including sexual
Brenda Braga, Verônica Oliveira‐Bahia, Maria Auxiliadora Ferreira, José Ribamar Felipe Marques, Diva Araújo Guimarães   +4 more
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An osteohistological analysis of Triceratops (Ornithischia: Ceratopsidae) cranial ornamentation

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Abstract Ceratopsids are among the most distinctive and well known extinct Cretaceous vertebrates, yet many details regarding the growth and composition of their cranial features are still not fully anatomically described or understood. In particular, striking cranial adornments such as the postorbital horns and parietal‐squamosal frill of Triceratops ...
Kyle D. Obuszewski, N. Adam Smith, Guinevere Rose Brown   +2 more
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Descriptive, comparative, and functional anatomy of the facial musculature in cattle (Bos taurus)

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Abstract Facial expressions can provide insight into animal emotions and pain, but no standardized system for assessing the entire facial display in cattle (Bos taurus Linnaeus) exists. The Facial Action Coding System (FACS), originally developed for humans, identifies distinct facial movements based on mimetic muscles.
Maja Söderlind, Bridget Cain, Katrina Ask, Jean‐Francois Valarcher, Elin Hernlund, Pia Haubro Andersen, Marie Rhodin   +6 more
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The internal crest anatomy of Lambeosaurini (Hadrosauridae: Lambeosaurinae)

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Abstract The supracranial crests of lambeosaurine hadrosaurids have long been a focus of study due primarily to their extreme morphology. The external anatomy of lambeosaurine crests is understood to be highly variable between species, but variation in their internal anatomy is less well understood.
Thomas W. Dudgeon, Courtney Brown, David C. Evans   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative cranial biomechanics reveal macroevolutionary trends in theropod dinosaurs, with emphasis on Tyrannosauroidea

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Abstract Tyrannosaurus is viewed as a model organism in vertebrate paleontology, with numerous studies analyzing its feeding biomechanics. Nonetheless, the evolution of this feeding performance has been under‐addressed in Tyrannosauroidea, especially in basal tyrannosauroids. Here we used muscle‐force reconstruction and finite element analysis (FEA) to
Evan Johnson‐Ransom, Paul Gignac, Daniel E. Barta, Ryan N. Felice, Eric Snively   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of indirect interspecific effects in the stochastic dynamics of a simple trophic system. [PDF]

J Anim Ecol
Bartra-Cabré L, Hansen BB, Lee AM, Layton-Matthews K, Loonen MJJE, Fuglei E, Loe LE, Grøtan V.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Osteohistology of two phorusrhacids reveals uninterrupted growth strategy

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Abstract Phorusrhacidae were apex predators that primarily dominated South America ecosystems for at least 40 million years with their imposing size and predatory lifestyle—yet some aspects of their biology remain poorly understood. Osteohistology is a tool for understanding growth dynamics and biomechanical adaptations.
Lotta Dreyer, Christian Cooper, Jingmai O'Connor   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source