March 12, 2016
Our JVP invited review on geometric morphometrics, finite element analysis, and evolutionary modeling is now out! The paper reviews these three methods and synthesizes them into a combined analysis that will hopefully stimulate further integrative research. Best of all, the paper is open access!
Polly, P. D., C. T. Stayton, E. R. Dumont, S. E. Pierce, E. J. Rayfield, and K. D. Angielczyk. 2016. Combining geometric morphometrics and finite element analysis with evolutionary modeling: towards a synthesis. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. DOI: 10.1080/02724634.2016.1111225.