Results 151 to 160 of about 36,177 (249)

Morphological diversity of saber‐tooth upper canines and its functional implications

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 308, Issue 11, Page 3007-3021, November 2025.
Abstract Elongated upper canine teeth, commonly known as saber‐teeth, have evolved three times within the sub‐order Feliformia. The species that wielded them flourished throughout the Cenozoic and have historically been separated into two morphological groups: the dirk‐tooths with longer, flatter canines, and the scimitar‐tooths with shorter, serrated ...
Caitlin D. Shelbourne   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Growing sabers: Mandibular shape and biomechanical performance trajectories during the ontogeny of Smilodon fatalis

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 308, Issue 11, Page 2976-2993, November 2025.
Abstract The evolution of organisms can be studied through the lens of developmental systems, as the timing of development of morphological features is an important aspect to consider when studying a phenotype. Such data can be challenging to obtain in fossil amniotes owing to the scarcity of their fossil record. However, the numerous remains of Rancho
Narimane Chatar   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypercanines: Not just for sabertooths

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 308, Issue 11, Page 2831-2842, November 2025.
Abstract Hypercanines are here defined as hypertrophied caniniform teeth, that is, canine teeth that are elongated to serve specific functions in different clades of mammals and their synapsid ancestors. This article presents an overview of the occurrence of hypercanines, their growth, and their function across a broad range of clades.
Lars Werdelin
wiley   +1 more source

Sharpening our understanding of saber‐tooth biomechanics

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 308, Issue 11, Page 3022-3040, November 2025.
Abstract Saber‐teeth are a striking example of convergent evolution in vertebrate predators, having evolved multiple times in mammals and their early ancestors. While there is broad consensus that saber‐toothed taxa employed a distinct biting strategy compared to conical‐toothed carnivores, like the lion, the precise mechanics and variability of this ...
Tahlia Pollock, Philip S. L. Anderson
wiley   +1 more source

Commentary: What's so interesting about sabertooths?

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 308, Issue 11, Page 2825-2830, November 2025.
Abstract Sabertooth creatures are fascinating to the public and to scientists. This Special Issue on The Anatomy of Sabertooths starts with a discussion of what exactly a sabertooth is, continues with a couple of papers about other animals with extraordinarily long teeth, and then delves into analyses of fossil sabertoothed taxa—some of which are not ...
Adam Hartstone‐Rose   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Demography and Population Dynamics of a Small Mammal Assemblage in Chilean Semiarid Thorn‐Scrub Habitat: A 30‐Year Study

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 11, November 2025.
Using the longest and most comprehensive demographic database available in temperate South America, we characterize the population dynamics of an entire community of small mammals in a semiarid environment in north‐central Chile using a superpopulation CMR modeling framework.
Douglas A. Kelt   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fertility and Growth Traits, Some Body Measurements, and Morphological Characteristics of Kars Shepherd Dogs

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2025.
The animals were mated, and their care and nutrition were maintained regularly until parturition. Beginning at birth, body measurements were taken and recorded up to 12 months of age. In addition, the animals were visually documented through periodic photographic records. ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the fertility and growth traits, some body
Fikret Bektaşoğlu   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy