Lagomorpha as a Model Morphological System


Kraatz, Brian, Belabbas, Rafik, Fostowicz-Frelik, Lucja, Ge, De-Yan, Kuznetsov, Alexander N, Lang, Madlen M, Lopez-Torres, Sergi, Mohammadi, Zeinolabedin, Racicot, Rachel A, Ravosa, Matthew J et al (show 6 more authors) (2021) Lagomorpha as a Model Morphological System. FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 09. 636402-.

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Abstract

<jats:p>Due to their global distribution, invasive history, and unique characteristics, European rabbits are recognizable almost anywhere on our planet. Although they are members of a much larger group of living and extinct mammals [Mammalia, Lagomorpha (rabbits, hares, and pikas)], the group is often characterized by several well-known genera (e.g.,<jats:italic>Oryctolagus</jats:italic>,<jats:italic>Sylvilagus</jats:italic>,<jats:italic>Lepus</jats:italic>, and<jats:italic>Ochotona</jats:italic>). This representation does not capture the extraordinary diversity of behavior and form found throughout the order. Model organisms are commonly used as exemplars for biological research, but there are a limited number of model clades or lineages that have been used to study evolutionary morphology in a more explicitly comparative way. We present this review paper to show that lagomorphs are a strong system in which to study macro- and micro-scale patterns of morphological change within a clade that offers underappreciated levels of diversity. To this end, we offer a summary of the status of relevant aspects of lagomorph biology.</jats:p>

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Lagomorpha, Leporidae, Ochotonidae, evolution, morphofunction, model organism, morphology, phylogeny
Divisions: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 30 Jul 2021 15:37
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2024 15:12
DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2021.636402
Open Access URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo....
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3131702
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