Evolutionary and ontogenetic changes of the anatomical organization and modularity in the skull of archosaurs

Evolutionary and ontogenetic changes of the anatomical organization and modularity in the skull of archosaurs

Comparative anatomy studies of the skull of archosaurs provide insights on the mechanisms of evolution for the morphologically and functionally diverse species of crocodiles and birds. One of the key attributes of skull evolution is the anatomical changes associated with the physical arrangement of cranial bones. Here, we compare the changes in anatomical organization and modularity of the skull of extinct and extant archosaurs using an Anatomic…

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