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Functional Trade-Offs Asymmetrically Promote Phenotypic Evolution.
Systematic biology - 19 May 2023
Burress Edward D, Muñoz Martha M
Abstract excerpt
Trade-offs are thought to bias evolution and are core features of many anatomical systems. Therefore, trade-offs may have far-reaching macroevolutionary consequences, including patterns of morphological, functional, and ecological diversity. Jaws, like many complex anatomical systems, are comprised of elements involved in biomechanical trade-offs. We test the impact of a core mechanical trade-off, the...
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