Possible #synapomorphy uniting #palaeanodonts and #pangolins in #Pholidotamorpha: Presence of a well-developed orbital gyrus and a presylvian sulcus --> Expansion of the orbital gyrus (neocortex) is proposed to be related to the #evolution of #myrmecophagy and emergence of a protrusile #tongue 👇

Sexual and seasonal variations in ant consumption were found, with diet differences confirmed by models. Results compare with other studies are a key for Phrynosoma conservation.
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#RevistaCaldasia #Myrmecophagy #Phrynosomatidae #UNAL