Morphological convergence obscures functional diversity in sabre-toothed carnivores

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Combining geometric morphometrics and finite element analysis with evolutionary modeling: towards a synthesis

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Finite Element Analysis of the Cingulata Jaw: An Ecomorphological Approach to Armadillo’s Diets

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