Shouldering the challenge of deciphering avian palate evolution
Juan BenitoiD, Pei-Chen KuoiD, Christopher R. TorresiD, Guillermo NavalóniD, Olivia PlateauiD, Alexander D. ClarkiD, Elizabeth M. SteelliD, Daniel J. FieldiD
Abstract
Wilken et al. (1) investigate the evolution of avian palatal kinesis using comparative morphology and biomechanical modelling. While the studys topic and approach are timely, its conclusions are marred by inadequate taxon sampling and morphological misinterpretations.
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