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The Dawn of an Era: Comparative and Functional Anatomy of Triassic Tetrapods

April 10, 2024
 
The Triassic period stands as a crucial moment for understanding tetrapod evolution, marking the emergence and early diversification of numerous lineages that persist in today's ecosystems. Birds, crocodiles, testudines, lizards, and mammals can all trace their origins to the Triassic, which is distinguished by several adaptive radiation events that fostered unparalleled diversity in body plans and lifestyles. In a novel Special Issue of The Anatomical Record, we assembled a diverse array of new contributions focused on Triassic tetrapods globally, encouraging collaboration among researchers across generations, pooling their efforts to comprehend this pivotal moment in tetrapod evolutionary history. Collectively, this presentation offers an extensive exploration of Triassic tetrapods from anatomical, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives, unveiling fresh insights into this intriguing moment in vertebrate evolutionary history.

Speakers:
Leonardo Kerber: Centro de Apoio à Pesquisa Paleontológica da Quarta Colônia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (CAPPA/UFSM)
Felipe Pinheiro: Laboratório de Paleobiologia, Universidade Federal do Pampa
Flávio Pretto: Centro de Apoio à Pesquisa Paleontólogica da Quarta Colônia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (CAPPA/UFSM)