INVESTIGADORES
VIZCAINO Sergio Fabian
artículos
Título:
The phylogenetic affinities of the extinct Glyptodonts
Autor/es:
DELSUC, F.; GIBB, G.C.; KUCH, M.; BILLET G.; HAUTIER L.; SOUTHON J.; ROUILLARD, J.; FERNICOLA J. C.; VIZCAÍNO, S.F.; MACPHEE, R.D.E; POINAR, H.
Revista:
CURRENT BIOLOGY
Editorial:
CELL PRESS
Referencias:
Lugar: United States; Año: 2016 p. 141 - 156
ISSN:
0960-9822
Resumen:
Our phylogenetic reconstructions establish that glyptodonts are in fact deeply nested within the armadillo crown-group, representing a distinct subfamily (Glyptodontinae) within family Chlamyphoridae. Molecular dating suggests that glyptodonts diverged no earlier than around 35 million years ago, in good agreement with their fossil record. Our results highlight the derived nature of the glyptodont morphotype, one aspect of which is a spectacular increase in body size until their extinction at the end of the last ice age.
