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Look at those feet! Early evolution of rodents and lagomorphs

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Dr Fostowicz-Frelik has investigated the ankle bone morphology of fossils discovered in the Erlian basin to understand the variations in locomotor adaptations in early rodent lineages

Rodents and lagomorphs form Glires, a group of gnawing mammals with enlarged ever-growing incisors. In the beginning, Glires were neither ‘true’ rodents nor lagomorphs; we call them basal or stem taxa. Species from this incredibly successful group had different heel structures to suit different lifestyles. Fast running or jumping requires different heel shapes compared to slow clambering or climbing. Dr […]

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