When size makes a difference: allometry, life-history and morphological evolution of capuchins (<it>Cebus</it>) and squirrels (<it>Saimiri</it>) monkeys (Cebinae, Platyrrhini)
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>How are morphological evolution and developmental changes related? This rather old and intriguing question had a substantial boost after the 70s within the framework of heterochrony (changes in rates or timing of development) and now...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Evolutionary Biology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/7/20 |