Geometric morphometrics enables accurate predictions of paleoecology and reveals unique adaptations to an expanded niche space in extinct waterfowl
Ray Mariano Chatterji, Shante Williams, Janet C. Buckner
This study uses geometric morphometrics and machine learning to predict the diets of extinct waterfowl and identifies unique ecological adaptations not seen in modern species.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology