NSF award 2500298 · Montana State University

Collaborative Research: IntBIO: Mammalian Tail Innovations & Biodiversity Revealed By the Intersection of Genetics, Biomechanics, and Macroevolution

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29 December 2029

in 1,168 days · The award ends on 31 August 2029.

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Award number: 2500298
Period of support: 1 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2029
Amount: $549,612
Awardee: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Program: Cross-BIO Activities, Systematics & Biodiversity Sci
Directorate: BIO

Abstract

Mammals evolved from a reptile-like ancestor that used its limbs and tail together for walking and running. In early mammals, however, the limbs moved independently from the tail. This allowed mammal tails to evolve entirely new functions or to disappear in species like humans and other apes. Mammal tails play essential roles in movement, social interaction, energy storage, and protection. These many functions are…

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