Jared Richards

Cambrian luolishaniid lobopodian appendage mesh spacing scales sublinearly with body length, and their predator-prey size ratios match modern suspension feeders rather than raptorial chaetognaths.

The paper compares life-history traits between serpentine amphibians and reptiles to test if phylogeny limits life-history overlap, finding little overlap in traits despite ecological niche convergence.

This study quantifies biodiversity trends during the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event using a meta-analysis of 98 datasets, revealing sustained diversification followed by a decline due to mass extinction.