iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by The Anatomical Record

American Association for Anatomy @anatomyorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Check out @anatrecord.bsky.social editor's choice interview featuring author Olaf Lizak! 🔗 anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/editors-... #anatomy #science #research #education #AAA

011

Reposted by The Anatomical Record

Wiley Life Sciences @wileylifesci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🐍A surprise at the tail's end. In this Editor's Choice article from @anatrecord.bsky.social, researchers investigate the unusual tail vertebrae of reed snakes, revealing an extraordinary caudal vertebral morphology and new insights into snake anatomy. Read more: bit.ly/46VQ8Pz

021

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! Using high-res CT, researchers reveal the skull anatomy of Brazilian Pleistocene amphisbaenians, showing braincase structures and new characters for studying their evolution. Even they can’t worm (lizard) their way out of research! Study by Paiva et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More turtle research please(-iobaena)! Research on the fossil turtle Plesiobaena antiqua reveals variation in its skull and jaws. Micro-CT scans show developmental changes and shifts toward hard-shelled prey, offering clues to baenid evolution. Study by Bellotti et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

041

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A pika from the past? Now that’s what we call pika-boo! New fossil skulls of Desmatolagus gobiensis from China place it as the most basal ochotonid, with juvenile fossils revealing an unusual tooth-replacement pattern resembling modern lagomorphs. Study by Zhang & Wang: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When life gives you Lemonnieri, make Thoraxion! For #FossilFriday, we’re celebrating with a study revisiting 50+ mosasaur specimens. This research supports Mosasaurus lemonnieri as a valid taxa, and identifies a new mosasaurine, Thoraxion tahlequahae. Study by Sharpe et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

0204

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're pleased to share the scientific abstract volume from the American Association for Anatomy's 2026 Anatomy Connected conference earlier this year: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19328494... Congratulations to all the presenters! We hope to see everyone again next year in Cincinnati.

000

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A fresh look at historic mosasaur fossils from Belgium! New study by Sharpe et al. confirms Mosasaurus lemonnieri as a valid species, describes a new mosasaurine, Thoraxion tahlequahae & reveals insights into mosasaur anatomy, variation & evolution anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

0179

Reposted by The Anatomical Record

Wiley Life Sciences @wileylifesci.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A striking discovery in snake anatomy! In this @anatrecord.bsky.social Editor's Pick, researchers describe previously undocumented "quasi-haemapophyses" in the mid-trunk vertebrae of Atractaspis corpulenta kivuensis, revealing an extraordinary vertebral morphology. Read more: bit.ly/4A6KhUY

032

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are excited to promote our recent Editor's Choice interview for this month! Be sure to check out this awesome article! x.com/WileyLifeSci...

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Spiderman? No it’s a Spidersnake! Micro-CT analysis of the holotype of Pseudocerastes urarachnoides reveals striking variation along its vertebral column, especially in the tail—but no skeletal element beneath the spider-like appendages. Study by Georgalis et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

092

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! New fossil discoveries are rewriting the early history of owls. More than 350 Pleistocene bones provide the first detailed view of Athene vallgornerensis, revealing a variable anatomy and a more arboreal lifestyle than modern owls. Study by Zelenkov: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

0142

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We are excited to promote our recent Editor's Choice interview for this month! Be sure to check out this awesome article!

020

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Egg-cellent research! A study of Rhinoclemmys punctularia found that eggshell calcium and thickness decline during development, coinciding with bone formation. These findings reveal a key link between shell mineral dynamics and skeletal development. Study by Lemos et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

072

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Who “nose” how turtle nasal anatomy evolved? A study of Emydura subglobosa reveals key developmental changes, distinctive pleurodiran features, and a new fenestra rostralis—offering new insights into #turtle cranial evolution. Study by Ito et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

0246

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! New research on Priohybodus arambourgi reveals a surprising evolutionary story: despite the advanced serrated teeth, the internal dental structure remained conservative. Thin enameloid may signal generalist feeding. Study by Silva et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

040

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Caspar et al. respond with a detailed critique, questioning the evidence for the endothermic brain hypothesis and arguing that neuron based cognitive inferences remain unreliable. doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

doi.org

https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.70113

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Jensen et al. explore the evolution of cognition, the thermobiological shift in the Mesozoic, and the challenges of estimating neuron counts in non avian theropods. doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

doi.org

https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.70074

120

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🦖✨ New issue alert, spotlighting a timely and fascinating scientific debate: How should we infer cognition in extinct dinosaurs? Two recent papers dive headfirst into this debate — and they do not agree. Full issue here: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19328494...

1146

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tooth be told, enamel is tough! New research shows that complex enamel structure helps resist fracture, with stronger prism decussation in guiding and mandibular cusps potentially compensating for lower Hunter-Schreger band density. Study by Grine et al: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! New research on Moschops reveals clues to its life: flexible daily activity, possible swimming ability, unusual brain growth, and potentially preserved soft brain tissue—the first possible evidence in a non-mammalian synapsid. Study by Benoit et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

051

Reposted by The Anatomical Record

IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📣 We’re thrilled to announce that the 6th Circular of the IPC7 is now available! Don’t miss out on the latest updates as we prepare to welcome paleontologists from around the world to Cape Town, South Africa in 2026! 📥 Download -> www.ipc7.site

173

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Bird-brained? Think again! Research in 6 #bird species finds a conserved orexinergic system despite differences in #brain size, evolution, and life history, with 2 hypothalamic clusters and neuron numbers strongly linked to brain mass. Study: Mazengenya et al. doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

020

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A new study maps secretagogin (SCGN) in the three-spot gourami brain and pituitary, revealing region-specific expression. The study provides the first detailed SCGN neuroanatomical map in a labyrinthine teleost. Study by Gharad et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

040

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! New Late Triassic tetrapod footprints from Brazil expand the ichnological record of the Candelária Sequence. 28 footprints in 5 trackways show affinities with Procolophonichnium ichnotaxa. Study by Andrade-Silva & Francischini: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

052

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Woodpeckers’ head-banging lifestyle may be more about physiology than anatomy. A new study suggests that motor neuron number, density and location are similar to house sparrows, while neuron size varies by muscle—not species. Study by Moody et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

030

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A recent study of Venkatasuchus armatum osteoderms reveals its bony armor grew slowly and intermittently, with extensive remodeling of the ornamented surfaces. Sharpey’s fibers also suggest a keratinized covering. Study by Haldar & Ray: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

040

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! This study shows that hindlimb morphology can help distinguish Rhea americana and Rhea pennata. Tarsometatarsal features are especially diagnostic, like trochlear configuration. Study by Picasso, Acosta Hospitaleche & Quaggi: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

041

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thanks for catching that! The correct link is: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A step ahead! Scientists developed regression models to estimate in vivo mid- and hindfoot joint centers from 3D surface markers—without invasive imaging. This allows for detailed foot musculoskeletal modeling. Study by Lautzenheiser & Harper: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

230

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Happy #FossilFriday! New research on Late Triassic traversodontid Siriusgnathus niemeyerorum reveals a robust humerus and scapulocoracoid, suggesting a “sprawling” posture, and shedding light on cynodont locomotion. Study by Martins & Kerber: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

061

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#IFAA2026, stop by our booth to say hi and learn about publishing in the @anatomyorg.bsky.social journals! #Anatomy2026

031

Reposted by The Anatomical Record

Prof. Christine Böhmer @vertevo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Faster than terrestrial carnivores: our results suggest that craniomandibular function is achieved early in Harbor seals. Steinbach, Schaar & Böhmer @vertevo.bsky.social 2026 @anatrecord.bsky.social Postnatal craniomandibular growth in Harbor #seals (Phoca vitulina vitulina) doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

032

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

You are (influenced by) what you eat. Esophagus of storks & common buzzards show differences in tissues, gland distribution, & mucus composition. Storks = extensive glands & mix of mucopolysaccharides; buzzards = compact epithelium & distinct mucus patterns Aksu et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

040

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Harbor seals may be born ready for life in the water—but their skulls keep growing for years. In a study of 152 harbor seals, the craniomandibular system was found to reach functional performance early, then develop gradually, unlike terrestrial carnivores Steinbach et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

066

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🐍 MicroCT of reed snakes (Calamariidae) reveals they lack paired haemapophyses found in all other caenophidian snakes—living & fossil. They possess distinctive haemal keels, a newly identified diagnostic feature that may be linked to their burrowing lifestyle Lizak et al.: doi.org/10.1002/ar.7...

010

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Pleased to share our latest special issue: Feeding biomechanics in vertebrates & beyond! The issue brings together studies spanning insects, fishes & mammals to explore feeding biomechanics anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19328494... Guest Editors: Böhmer & Winkler

01713

Reposted by The Anatomical Record

Heather F. Smith. Ph.D. @heatherfsmith.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) paper now in @anatrecord.bsky.social's Feeding Biomechanics Special Issue! Using dissection & diceCT, we show powerful bites aren't just about bigger muscles—muscle architecture, skull mechanics & fascia may be key🐺 anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

03413

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Using DiceCT, researchers analyzed jaw muscles of 7 musteloid species & found it reproduces traditional measures (muscle mass, fascicle length, PCSA) while revealing 3D features that provide insights into muscle function & activation Davis et al.: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

061

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Prostate glands in 3 Neotropical bats show strong interspecific differences. Secretion types vary (holocrine vs apocrine) & seasonal activity differs, highlighting species-specific reproductive environmental adaptation Dip et al.: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

030

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Comparative micro-ornamentation patterns of reptile skin: Phylogeny-ecology debate and species-specific variations. Study by Melodi Yenmiş: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

032

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

AR has received an APEX Award for Publication Excellence for the special issue "Looking into Chinese Fossils: Paleobiology, Evolution, and Biodiversity", which showcases exceptional fossil discoveries from China—from ancient dinosaurs to insects anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19328494...

030

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

New research on worm lizard Trogonophis wiegmanni shows skull & jaw shape change predictably as individuals grow. 3D GM revealed links b/w size & cranial morphology, suggesting ontogenetic allometry is a common pattern in Amphisbaenia Hohl et al.: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

071

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A second theropod tooth from the Cauvery Basin reaffirms the presence of troodontid dinosaurs in the Cretaceous of India. Study by Harsha Dhiman et al.: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #FossilFriday

031

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📢 Call for Papers: The Anatomical Record is seeking submissions for a Special Issue on Strepsirrhine Anatomy, Ecology, and Evolution. We welcome original research, reviews & commentaries exploring strepsirrhine functional anatomy, phenotypic plasticity & evolutionary history 🐒 📅 Deadline: November 1

022

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🦇 Bat tracheal chambers may be key evolutionary innovation behind echolocation diversity by supporting higher-frequency calls & helping drive evolution of specialized echolocation, contributing to bats’ remarkable ecological success Brualla et al anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

074

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New study reveals 2D morphometrics captures major patterns of fish body shape variation but can underestimate subtle 3D features. For broad comparative studies, 2D is often sufficient; for fine-scale morphology, 3D remains essential Torgersen et al anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

02221

The Anatomical Record @anatrecord.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New evidence from ~10 Ma Tapar locality (India) strengthens its Late Miocene age. Fossil shrews, rodents & large mammals match faunas from lower Nagri Fm, while diverse mammal community points to resource-rich coastal woodlands Choudhary et al.: anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

032