PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
55. Button, D. J., Porro, L. B., Lautenschlager, S., Jones, M. E., & Barrett, P. M. (2023). Multiple pathways to herbivory underpinned deep divergences in ornithischian evolution. Current Biology. PDF
54. Ruiz, J. V., Ferreira, G. S., Lautenschlager, S., de Castro, M. C., & Montefeltro, F. C. (2022). Different, but the same: Inferring the hunting behaviour of the hypercarnivorous bush dog (Speothos venaticus) through finite element analysis. Journal of Anatomy.
53. Ferreira, G. S., Werneburg, I., Lautenschlager, S., & Evers, S. W. (2022). Contrasting Brains and Bones: Neuroanatomical Evolution of Turtles (Testudinata). In Paleoneurology of Amniotes: New Directions in the Study of Fossil Endocasts (pp. 79-121). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
52. Lautenschlager, S. (2022). Functional and ecomorphological evolution of orbit shape in mesozoic archosaurs is driven by body size and diet. Communications Biology, 5(1), 1-11. DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-03706-0 PDF
51. Holliday, C.M., Sellers, K.C., Lessner, E.J., Middleton, K.M., Cranor, C., Verhulst, C.D., Lautenschlager, S., Bader, K., Brown, M.A. and Colbert, M.W., 2022. New frontiers in imaging, anatomy, and mechanics of crocodylian jaw muscles. The Anatomical Record, 305 (10), 3016-3030. DOI: 10.1002/ar.25011
50. Demuth, O. E., Benito, J., Tschopp, E., Lautenschlager, S., Mallison, H., Heeb, N., & Field, D. J. (2022). Topology-based three-dimensional reconstruction of delicate skeletal fossil remains and the quantification of their taphonomic deformation. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 125. DOI:10.3389/fevo.2022.828006 PDF
49. Lautenschlager, S. (2021). True colours or red herrings?: colour maps for finite-element analysis in palaeontological studies to enhance interpretation and accessibility. Royal Society Open Science, 8 (11), 211357. DOI:10.1098/rsos.211357 PDF
48. Ma, W., Pittman, M., Butler, R. J., Lautenschlager, S. (2021). Macroevolutionary trends in theropod dinosaur feeding mechanics. Current Biology, 32(3), 677-686. DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2021.11.060
47. Bestwick, J., Jones, A.S., Nesbitt, S.J., Lautenschlager, S., Rayfield, E. J., Cuff, A. R., Button, D.J., Barrett, P.M., Porro, L.B., Butler, R.J. (2021). Cranial functional morphology of the pseudosuchian Effigia and implications for its ecological role in the Triassic. The Anatomical Record, 305 (10), 2435-2462. DOI:10.1002/ar.24827 PDF
46. Herbst, E.C., Lautenschlager, S., Bastiaans, D., Miedema, F., Scheyer, T. M. (2021). Modeling tooth enamel in FEA comparisons of skulls: Comparing common simplifications with biologically realistic models. Iscience, 24 (11), 103182. DOI:10.1016/j.isci.2021.103182 PDF
45. Knoll, F., Lautenschlager, S., Kawabe, S., Martinez, G., Espilez, E., Mampel, L., Alcala, L. (2021). Palaeoneurology of the Early Cretaceous iguanodont Proa valdearinnoensis and its bearing on the parallel developments of cognitive abilities in theropod and ornithopod dinosaurs. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 529 (18), 3922-3945. DOI:10.1002/cne.25224
44. De Vivo , G., Lautenschlager, S., Vinther, J. (2021). 3-D modelling, disparity, and ecology of the first Cambrian apex predator. Proceedings of the Royal Society, B. 288, 20211176. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2021.1176
43. Han, G., Pêgas, R. V., Zhou, X., Ma, W., Jin, X., Leal, M. E. C., Bonde, N., Kobayashi, Y., Lautenschlager, S., Wei, X., Shen, C., Ji, S. (2021). Opposed pollex and arborealism in a new Jurassic darwinopteran pterosaur. Current Biology, 31, 2429-2436. DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.03.030
42. Zwafing, M., Lautenschlager, S., Demuth, O.E., Nyakatura, J.A. (2021). Modeling Sprawling Locomotion of the Stem Amniote Orobates: An Examination of Hindlimb Muscle Strains and Validation Using Extant Caiman. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9 DOI:10.3389/fevo.2021.659039 PDF
41. Xing, L., Persons IV, W. S., Lautenschlager, S., Wang, D., Niu, K. (2020). The first record of an ornithomimosaur from the Cretaceous Tugulu Group of the Junggar Basin, Xinjiang, China. Cretaceous Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2020.104740
40. Lautenschlager, S., Figueirido, B., Cashmore, D.D., Bendel, E., Stubbs, T.L (2020). Morphological convergence obscures functional diversity in sabre-toothed carnivores. Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, 287, 20201818. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2020.1818 PDF
39. Janis, C., Figueirido, B., DeSantis, L., Lautenschlager, S. (2020). An eye for a tooth: Thylacosmilus was not a marsupial “sabretooth predator”. Peerj, 8, e9346. DOI: 10.7717/peerj.9346 PDF
38. Lautenschlager, S. (2020). Multibody dynamics analysis as a computational tool to reconstruct the function and palaeobiology of extinct organisms. Palaeontology, 63 (5), 703-715. DOI: 10.1111/pala.12501 PDF
37. Rahman, I. A., O’Shea, J. Lautenschlager, S., Zamorra, S. (2020). Evolutionary trade-off between feeding and stability in Cambrian cinctan echinoderms. Palaeontology, 63 (5), 689-702. DOI: 10.1111/pala.12495 PDF
36. Ma, W., Pittmann, M., Lautenschlager, S., Meade, L., Xing, X. (2020). Functional morphology of the Stemward Pennaraptoran skull. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, 440, 229-249. PDF
35. Brown, E. E., Butler, R. J., Ezcurra, M. D., Bhullar, B. A. S., Lautenschlager, S. (2020). Endocranial anatomy and life habits of the Early Triassic archosauriform Proterosuchus fergusi. Palaeontology, 63(2), 255-282. DOI: 10.1111/pala.12454
34. Ferreira, G. S., Lautenschlager, S., Evers, S. W., Pfaff, C., Kriwet, J., Raselli, I., Werneburg, I. (2020). Feeding biomechanics suggests progressive correlation of skull architecture and neck evolution in turtles. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-11. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62179-5 PDF
33. Knoll, F., Lautenschlager, S., Valentin, X., Díaz, V. D., Suberbiola, X. P., Garcia, G. (2019). First palaeoneurological study of a sauropod dinosaur from France and its phylogenetic significance. PeerJ, 7, e7991. DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7991 PDF
32. Montefeltro, F. C., Lautenschlager, S., Godoy, P. L., Ferreira, G. S., Butler, R. J. (2020). A unique predator in a unique ecosystem: modelling the apex predator within a Late Cretaceous crocodyliform‐dominated fauna from Brazil. Journal of Anatomy, 237 (2), 323-333. DOI: 10.1111/joa.13192
31. Serrano‐Martínez, A., Knoll, F., Narváez, I., Lautenschlager, S., Ortega, F. (2020). Neuroanatomical and neurosensorial analysis of the Late Cretaceous basal eusuchian Agaresuchus fontisensis (Cuenca, Spain). Papers in Palaeontology. DOI: 10.1002/spp2.1296
30. Gutarra, S., Moon, B. C., Rahman, I. A., Palmer, C., Lautenschlager, S., Brimacombe, A. J., Benton, M. J. (2019). Effects of body plan evolution on the hydrodynamic drag and energy requirements of swimming in ichthyosaurs. Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, 286(1898), 20182786. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2018.2786 PDF
29. Serrano-Martínez, A., Knoll, F., Narváez, I., Lautenschlager, S., & Ortega, F. (2019). Inner skull cavities of the basal eusuchian Lohuecosuchus megadontos (Upper Cretaceous, Spain) and neurosensorial implications. Cretaceous Research, 93, 66-77. DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2018.08.016
28. Figueirido, B., Lautenschlager, S., Pérez-Ramos, A., & Van Valkenburgh, B. (2018). Distinct Predatory Behaviors in Scimitar-and Dirk-Toothed Sabertooth Cats. Current Biology, 28(20), 3260-3266. DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.08.012
27. Lautenschlager, S., Gill, P. G., Luo, Z. X., Fagan, M. J., & Rayfield, E. J. (2018). The role of miniaturization in the evolution of the mammalian jaw and middle ear. Nature, 561(7724), 533. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-018-0521-4
26. Lautenschlager, S., Ferreira, G. S., Werneburg, I. (2018). Sensory Evolution and Ecology of Early Turtles Revealed by Digital Endocranial Reconstructions. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 6, 1-7. DOI:
25. Lautenschlager, S. (2017). From bone to pixel—fossil restoration and reconstruction with digital techniques. Geology Today, 33, 155-159. DOI:
24. Lautenschlager, S. 2017. Functional niche partitioning in Therizinosauria provides new insights into the evolution of theropod herbivory. Palaeontology, 60, 375-387. DOI:
23. Davies, T. G., Rahman, I. A., Lautenschlager, S., Cunningham, J. A., Asher, R. J., Barrett, P. M., … & Braga, J. (2017). Open data and digital morphology. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 1852, 20170194. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.0194
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22. Rahman, I. A. & Lautenschlager, S. (2017). Applications of three-dimensional box modeling to paleontological functional analysis. The Paleontological Society Papers, 22, 119-132. DOI: 10.1017/scs.2017.11
21. Lautenschlager, S. (2017) Digital reconstruction of soft-tissue structures in fossils. The Paleontological Society Papers, 22, 101-117. DOI: 10.1017/scs.2017.10
20. Taylor, A. C., Lautenschlager, S., Zhao, Q., Rayfield, E. J. (2017): Biomechanical evaluation of different musculoskeletal arrangements in Psittacosaurus and implications for cranial function. The Anatomical Record, 300, 49-61. DOI: 10.1002/ar.23489
19. Lautenschlager, S., Gill, P., Luo, Z.-X., Fagan, M. J., Rayfield, E. J. (2016): Morphological evolution of the mammalian jaw adductor complex. Biological Reviews, 1-31. DOI: 10.1111/brv.12314
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18. Lautenschlager, S. (2016): Reconstructing the past: methods and techniques for the digital restoration of fossils. Royal Society Open Science, 3, 160342. DOI: 10.1098/rsos.160342
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17.Vinter, J., Nicholls, R., Lautenschlager, S., Pittmann, M., Kaye, T. G., Rayfield, E., Mayr, G., Cuthill, I. C. (2016): 3D Camouflage in an Ornithischian Dinosaur. Current Biology, 26, 1-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.06.065
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16. Lautenschlager, S., Witzmann, F., Werneburg, I. (2016): Palate anatomy and morphofunctional aspects of interpterygoid vacuities in temnospondyl cranial evolution. The Science of Nature, 103, 79. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-016-1402-z
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15. Lautenschlager, S. & Butler, R. J. (2016): Neural and endocranial anatomy of Triassic phytosaurian reptiles and convergence with fossil and modern crocodylians. PeerJ, 4, e2251. DOI: 10.7717/peerj.2251
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14. Lautenschlager, S., Brassey, C. A., Button, D. J., Barrett, P. M. (2016): Decoupled form and function in disparate herbivorous dinosaur clades. Scientific Reports, 6, 26495. DOI: 10.1038/srep26495
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13. Lautenschlager, S. (2015): Estimating cranial musculoskeletal constraints in theropod dinosaurs. Royal Society Open Science, 2, 150495. DOI: 10.1098/rsos.150495
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12. Lautenschlager, S., Rauhut, O. W. M. (2015): Osteology of Rauisuchus tiradentes from the Late Triassic (Carnian) Santa Maria Formation of Brazil, and its implications for rauisuchid anatomy and phylogeny. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 173 (1), 55-91. DOI: 10.1111/zoj.12196
11. Lautenschlager, S., Witmer, L. M., Altangerel, P., Zanno, L. E., Rayfield, E. J. (2014): Cranial anatomy of Erlikosaurus andrewsi (Dinosauria, Therizinosauria): new insights based on digital reconstruction. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, 34, 6, 1-29. DOI: 10.1080/02724634.2014.874529
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10. Lautenschlager, S. & Ruecklin, M.(2014): Beyond the print – Virtual paleontology in science publishing, outreach, and education. Journal of Paleontology, 88, 4, 727-734.
DOI: 10.1666/13-085
9. Cunningham, J. A., Rahman, I. A., Lautenschlager, S., Rayfield, E. J., Donoghue, P. C. J. (2014): A virtual world of paleontology. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 29, 6, 347-357
DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2014.04.004
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8. Lautenschlager, S. (2014): Morphological and functional diversity in therizinosaur claws and the implications for theropod claw evolution. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 281, 20140497. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2014.0497
7. Lautenschlager, S., Bright, J. A., Rayfield, E. J. (2014), Digital dissection – using contrast-enhanced computed tomography scanning to elucidate hard- and soft-tissue anatomy in the Common Buzzard Buteo buteo. Journal of Anatomy, 224, 412-431. DOI: 10.1111/joa.12153
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6. Lautenschlager, S. (2014): Palaeontology in the third dimension: a comprehensive guide for the integration of three-dimensional content in publications. Paläontologische Zeitschrift, 88, 111-121. DOI: 10.1007/s12542-013-0184-2
5. Lautenschlager, S., Witmer, L. M., Altangerel, P., Rayfield, E. J. (2013): Edentulism, beaks, and biomechanical innovations in the evolution of theropod dinosaurs. PNAS, 110, 20657–20662. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1310711110
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4. Lautenschlager, S. & Huebner, T. (2013): Ontogenetic trajectories in the ornithischian endocranium. Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 26, 2044-2050. DOI: 10.1111/jeb.12181
3. Lautenschlager, S. (2013): Cranial myology and bite force performance of Erlikosaurus andrewsi: a novel approach for digital muscle reconstructions, Journal of Anatomy. 222, 260-272. DOI: 10.1111/joa.12000
2. Lautenschlager, S., Rayfield, E. J., Altangerel, P., Zanno, L. E., Witmer, L. M. (2012). Endocranial anatomy of Therizinosauria and its implications for sensory and cognitive function. PLoS ONE 7(12), e52289. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0052289
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1. Lautenschlager, S. & Desojo, J. B. (2011): Reassessment of the Middle Triassic rauisuchian archosaurs Ticinosuchus ferox and Stagonosuchus nyassicus. Paläontologische Zeitschrift, 85, 357-381. DOI: 10.1007/s12542-011-0105-1
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3. Lautenschlager, S. (2011): An introduction to aetosaurs. Deposit magazine, 26, 31-34.
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