Morphology and Evolution of Sesamoid Elements in Bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera)
Abstract
Sesamoids are skeletal elements found within a tendon or ligament as it passes around a joint or bony prominence. Here we review the distribution of sesamoids in bats, the only mammals capable of powered flight. Our survey included bat species representing most extant families as well as two key Eocene fossil bats in which sesamoids are exquisitely preserved, Onychonycteris finneyi and Icaronycteris index. We identified 46 separate sesamoid...
Paper Details
Title
Morphology and Evolution of Sesamoid Elements in Bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera)
Published Date
Aug 17, 2018
Journal
Volume
3905
Issue
3905
Pages
1 - 40
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