Genomics, the diversification of mammals, and the evolution of placentation

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When and why did variations in placental structure and function evolve? Such questions cannot be addressed without a reliable version of mammalian phylogeny. Twenty-five years ago, the mammalian tree was reshaped by molecular phylogenetics. Soon it was shown, in contrast to prevailing theories, that the common ancestor of placental mammals had invasive placentation. Subsequently, evolution of many other features...

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