Abstract. We studied the systematics of the second most species-rich family of caecilian amphibians from the Neotropical region, with a focus on specimens

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Abstract. The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) and its close relative, the Rodriguez Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria), are two of the most recognized symbols of hum

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Abstract. Understanding the ecological and evolutionary history of marine organisms is critical for the sustainable management of marine resources. Accurat

Abstract. Island systems provide powerful natural laboratories for studying the processes that maintain species boundaries. The lacertid lizard Gallotia ga

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Abstract. Africa hosts one of the world’s richest freshwater ichthyofaunas, yet major gaps persist in species diversity, distribution, and evolutionary kno

Abstract. Hypercalcified calcareous sponges represent a relic group with a complex evolutionary background and unresolved taxonomy. This study revisits the

Abstract. Somphospondylan titanosauriforms have a rich, global fossil record. However, the early evolutionary history of this sauropod dinosaur clade, incl

Abstract. Pitcairnia, a group of terrestrial and mesophytic plants, is the second largest genus in the Bromeliaceae family, with over 400 species distribut

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Abstract. Cephalopods exhibit diverse adaptations to environmental pressures, but previous studies often focus on single traits or few species, overlooking

ABSTRACT. The Lauraceae, a diverse family with over 50 genera and 3000 species, exhibit exceptional species richness in tropical regions of Asia and Americ

Abstract. As the sole living rhynchocephalian, the tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) provides important comparative information for fossil rhynchocephalians an

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Abstract. Symbiotic associations between annelids and sponges are widespread and have evolved repeatedly across diverse families. However, their evolutiona

Abstract. The locomotion of Malagasy Quaternary subfossil lemurs, including palaeopropithecines (‘sloth-lemurs’) and megaladapids (‘koala-lemurs’), has bee

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Abstract. The freshwater mussel (Bivalvia: Unionida) fauna of Java has never been examined comprehensively in a modern context, leading to a lack of a spec

Abstract. The mammalian nasal cavity houses complex turbinals and laminae that conserve heat and moisture and mediate olfaction. Despite renewed interest d

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