References / paperPhylogeny of the Carnivora: basal relationships among the carnivoramorphans, and assessment of the position of “Miacoidea” relative to Carnivora
Wesley-Hunt, G.D.; Flynn, J.J.
Year2005
Source roleprimary-study
DOI / ID10.1017/S1477201904001518
Fitness and scope
topology · taxonomy · methods
A 99-character, 40-terminal cranial and dental matrix tests traditional miacoid membership and crown relationships.
Claim ledger
topology · mediumThe published 99-character analysis places sampled Vulpavus, Uintacyon and Miacis-grade taxa outside crown Carnivora and does not recover traditional “Miacidae” or Viverravidae as simple stem branches of Feliformia and Caniformia.
claim:event:miacoidea-character-matrix-topology