Skeletally immature individuals nest together in the phylogenetic tree of early dinosaurs
RODRIGO T. MÜLLER,
LÍSIE VITÓRIA S. DAMKE,
RAFAEL TERRAS
Abstract:The phylogenetic affinities of early dinosaurs are a controversial topic. There are disputing scenarios aiming to explain the evolutionary tree of these reptiles. A number of factors play a role on this issue. High levels of intraspecific variation experienced by the earliest forms are pointed by distinct authors as one of the main sources of phylogenetic biases. In the present study, we performed experimental analyses incorporating skeletally immature individuals as distinct operational taxonomic units in ord… Show more
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