Genomes of invertebrates and vertebrates exhibit highly divergent patterns of DNA methylation. Invertebrate genomes tend to be sparsely methylated, and DNA methylation is mostly targeted to a subset of transcription units (gene bodies). In a drastic contrast, vertebrate genomes are generally globally and heavily methylated, punctuated by the limited local hypo-methylation of putative regulatory...

Abstract Quarries are areas of pivotal importance for investigation, popularization, and educational purposes in the field geosciences. Here, we focus on three quarries Tuscany (La Serra, Arcille, Certaldo) that have been home to significant finds marine vertebrate fossils. The selected localities representative many active Serra), inactive (Arcille), abandoned (Certaldo) Tuscan where vertebrat...

Small cats can have a direct influence on the organization of small Neotropical vertebrate communities. However, magnitude and role(s) played by felids, including Leopardus g...