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Convergence and Divergence in the Evolution of Cat Skulls: Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Morphological Diversity

BACKGROUND: Studies of biological shape evolution are greatly enhanced when framed in a phylogenetic perspective. Inclusion of fossils amplifies the scope of macroevolutionary research, offers a deep-time perspective on tempo and mode of radiations, and elucidates life-trait changes. We explore the...

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Autores principales: Sakamoto, Manabu, Ruta, Marcello
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3391202/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22792186
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0039752