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Morphometric divergence in Cyprideis (Ostracoda) during the Middle and Late Miocene of the Central Paratethys realm
Earth Science Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ďumbierska 1, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Martin Gross
Department for Geology and Palaeontology, Universalmuseum Joanneum, Weinzöttlstrasse 16, 8045 Graz, Austria
Dušan Starek
Earth Science Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 840 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Short summary
The story of Cyprideis pannonica offers a fascinating insight into how environmental change shapes biodiversity. Over 2 million years, this tiny ostracod adapted to habitats that transformed from a sea into a lake. Originally varied in shape and size, Cyprideis diversified into many species during periods of ecological complexity. These findings demonstrate that even small organisms can reveal big evolutionary patterns – linking habitat changes, speciation, and adaptation within a dynamic landscape.
The story of Cyprideis pannonica offers a fascinating insight into how environmental change...
