Morphometric and Genetic Approaches to the Study of Fossil Mammals
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 30
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Interests: systematics; taxonomy; zoology; evolution; ecology and evolution; species diversity stratigraphy; mammals; biodiversity; phylogenetic analysis
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Dear Colleague,
The study of fossil mammals has long been a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, offering critical insights into the history of life on Earth. Recent advancements in morphometric and genetic techniques have revolutionized this field, enabling researchers to explore fossil remains with unprecedented precision. The integration of ancient DNA analysis, cladistic methods, and statistical tools has reshaped our understanding of mammalian phylogeny, and evolutionary dynamics. These developments have also opened new avenues for investigating speciation mechanisms, phylogeographic patterns, and the structural organization of ancient ecosystems.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research that combines morphometric and genetic approaches to studying fossil mammals. We welcome contributions that address key questions in mammalian evolution, including the following:
- The application of advanced morphometric and genetic techniques to the study of fossil remains.
- Phylogenetic reconstructions and taxonomic revisions based on molecular and morphological data.
- Phylogeographic studies tracing the historical dispersal and diversification of mammalian species.
- Systemic approaches to understanding functionality and interactions within ancient mammalian communities.
We encourage submissions that synthesize existing knowledge, present novel methodologies, or offer new perspectives on mammalian evolution. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of fossil mammals and their broader implications for biodiversity and biogeography.
We look forward to receiving high-quality contributions that push the boundaries of current knowledge and inspire future research in this dynamic field.
Prof. Dr. Leonid Recovets
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fossil mammals
- morphometrics
- ancient DNA
- phylogenetic reconstruction
- evolutionary dynamics
- paleoecology
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