Morphological convergence in ‘river dolphin’ skulls

Convergent evolution can provide insights into the predictability of, and constraints on, the evolution of biodiversity. One striking example of convergence is seen in the ‘river dolphins’. The four dolphin genera that make up the ‘river dolphins’ (Inia geoffrensis, Pontoporia blainvillei, Platanist...

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Main Authors: Charlotte E. Page, Natalie Cooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4090.pdf