Selection towards larger body size in both herbivorous and carnivorous synapsids during the Carboniferous

Body size is one of the most important characteristics of an organism, impacting a great variety of ecological characteristics. The influence of diet on body size has received considerable attention, with previous studies suggesting a greater tendency towards increased body size in herbivores than m...

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Main Authors: Neil Brocklehurst, Kirstin S. Brink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2017-02-01
Series:FACETS
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Online Access:http://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2016-0046