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What Parrots Tell Us About the Evolution of Birds

Posted by samzenpus on from the norwegian-blue dept.

GrrlScientist writes "One of the most contentious issues among scientists who study the evolution of birds is identifying precisely when the modern birds (Neornithes) first appeared. This is due to conflicts between the fossil record and molecular dating methodologies. But there is another way to address this discrepancy. Because the evolution of parrots and cockatoos reflects the evolution of the birds (Aves) themselves, studying the psittaciformes offers compelling insights into this mystery. Further, because psittaciformes generally are not migratory and because they tend to occupy discrete ranges, their ancient patterns of diversification are easier to discern than for many other taxonomic orders of birds that have dispersed widely."

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  2. What Parrots Tell Us About the Evolution of Birds by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Its not dead yet.

  3. Re:What Parrots Tell Us About the Evolution of Bir by NewbieProgrammerMan · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Of course it's not dead. It's pining for the fjords.

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  4. Re:They could also tell a lot about by BitHive · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    When my butt sneezes my nose smells poop?

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