Evolution of Hystricomorphy in the Nimravidae (Carnivora; Barbourofelinae): Evidence for complex character convergence with rodents

Historical Biology

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 169-188

  Naples, Virginia L ^a   Martin, Larry D ^b  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS   (United States)

Author keywords

Barbourofelinae; Barbourofelis; Comparative anatomy; Convergence; Evolution; Hystricomorphy; Jaw mechanics; Jaw musculature; Nimravidae; Saber tooth

Indexed keywords

CONVERGENT EVOLUTION; EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY; MORPHOLOGY;

EID: 0033895821     PISSN: 08912963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10292380009380565     Document Type: Article

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