Autapomorphy

Known as: Autapomorph, Autapomorphic, Autapomorphies 
In phylogenetics, an autapomorphy is a distinctive feature, known as a derived trait, that is unique to a given taxon. That is, it is found only in… (More)
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2012
2012
A large predatory archosaur from the Late Triassic of Poland
We describe a new large predatory archosaur, Smok wawelski gen. et sp. nov., from the latest Triassic (latest Norian–early… (More)
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2011
2011
The teeth of the unenlagiine theropod Buitreraptor from the Cretaceous of Patagonia , Argentina , and the unusual dentition of the Gondwanan dromaeosaurids
The Unenlagiinae is a clade of Gondwanan dromaeosaurid theropods mainly known from incomplete skeletal material. The group… (More)
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2009
2009
Human origins : Out of Africa
Our species, Homo sapiens, is highly autapomorphic (uniquely derived) among hominids in the structure of its skull and… (More)
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2009
2009
Reproductive behavior , development and eye regression in the cave armored catfish , Ancistrus cryptophthalmus Reis , 1987 ( Siluriformes : Loricariidae ) , breed in laboratory
The troglobitic armored catfish, Ancistrus cryptophthalmus (Loricariidae, Ancistrinae) is known from four caves in the São… (More)
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2007
2007
A small derived theropod from Öösh , early Cretaceous , Baykhangor Mongolia
A new theropod dinosaur, Shanag ashile, from the Early Cretaceous Öösh deposits of Mongolia is described here. The new specimen… (More)
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2006
2006
10 Homo ergaster and Its Contemporaries
On the basis of their strong morphological differences from the Javan type materials, many authorities now consider the diverse… (More)
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2006
2006
CRANIAL OSTEOLOGY OF SUUWASSEA EMILIEAE (SAUROPODA: DIPLODOCOIDEA: FLAGELLICAUDATA) FROM THE UPPER JURASSIC MORRISON FORMATION OF MONTANA, USA
Cranial elements of Suuwassea emilieae (Sauropoda: Diplodocoidea) from the Upper Jurassic Morrison Formation of Montana, U.S.A… (More)
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2005
2005
Enamel microstructure ofTribosphenomys (Mammalia, glires): Character analysis and systematic implications
Enamel distribution on the upper and lower incisors ofTribosphenomys minutus (from Late Paleocene-Early Eocene of Inner Mongolia… (More)
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2005
2005
New Araripesuchus Remains from the Early Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian–Turonian) of Patagonia
Two new crocodyliform specimens found in a recently discovered locality from the Late Cretaceous of Patagonia (Argentina) are… (More)
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2002
2002
Cosmopolitan versus cryptic meiofaunal polychaete species: an approach to a molecular taxonomy
Polychaete taxonomy is characterised by a high number of apparently cosmopolitan species. Detection of subtle but diagnostic… (More)
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