Fossils reveal the complex evolutionary history of the mammalian regionalized spine
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Early shifts lead to big changes Mammals represent one of the most morphologically diverse taxonomic groups. One of the unique features underlying this diversity is variability of the spine, which facilitates everything from flexibility for speedy running and support for upright walking. Jones et al. studied a group ancestral to modern mammals—nonmammalian synapsids, or mammal-like reptiles. As forelimb function diversified, the spine developed distinct regions. These regions then differentiated further, leading to the highly varied mammalian forms we see today. Science , this issue p. 1249
- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility France
- Indiana University United States
- DePaul University United States
- University of Salford United Kingdom
- Field Museum of Natural History United States
Mammals, Fossils, Vertebrates, Animals, Paleontology, Biological Evolution, Spine
Mammals, Fossils, Vertebrates, Animals, Paleontology, Biological Evolution, Spine
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