The dawn of an Era : New contributions on comparative and functional anatomy of Triassic tetrapods

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The Triassic period stands as a crucial moment for understanding tetrapod evolution, marking the emergence and early diversification of numerous lineages that persist in today's ecosystems. Birds, crocodiles, testudines, lizards, and mammals can all trace their origins to the Triassic, which is distinguished by several adaptive radiation events that fostered unparalleled diversity in body plans and lifestyles. Beyond this macroevolutionary significance, the Triassic period serves as fertile ground for scientific inquiry, especially in tetrapod studies. The aim of this Special Issue is to assemble a diverse array of new contributions focused on continental Triassic tetrapods globally, encouraging collaboration among researchers across generations, pooling their efforts to comprehend this pivotal moment in tetrapod evolutionary history. This issue encompasses almost 40 varied contributions, spanning topics from comparative and functional anatomy, including descriptions of novel taxa, comprehensive anatomical reviews, systematic investigations, phylogenetic analyses, paleoneurological studies, biomechanical assessments, and detailed examinations of histology and ontogeny. Collectively, this Special Issue offers an extensive exploration of Triassic tetrapods from anatomical, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives, unveiling fresh insights into this intriguing moment in vertebrate evolutionary history.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:307

Enthalten in:

Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) - 307(2024), 4 vom: 18. März, Seite 713-721

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Pinheiro, Felipe L [VerfasserIn]
Pretto, Flávio A [VerfasserIn]
Kerber, Leonardo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Evolution
Evolutionary morphology
Journal Article
Mesozoic
Phenotype
Vertebrates

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Date Completed 18.03.2024

Date Revised 18.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/ar.25402

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368350215