Contingency Inverts Mammalian Herbivore Evolution in Australia
Aidan M. C. Couzens, Benedict King, Gavin J. Prideaux
This study shows that kangaroos developed thickened enamel instead of high-crowned teeth in response to grazing, challenging the idea that herbivore evolution is predictable.
bioRxiv · Mar 7, 2026 · PreprintPaleontology