Notes on the Phylogeny of the Pelecaniformes

Lanham, U N

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“…A "deep, broad ligamental furrow of humerus" occurs in many other neomithine taxa and is absent in the Pelecanidae and Sulidae (see Appendices). The "totipalmate foot" (hallux turned medially and all four toes connected by a web) is traditionally used to define the Pelecaniformes (Beddard 1898, Lanham 1947) but shows considerable variation within the taxon in that the hallux is quite short in the Phaethontidae (long in the other pelecaniforms, as well as in Scopidae and Balaenicipitidae), and the webbing is very rudimentary in the Fregatidae (the web between the anterior toes is of similar extension to that of, for example, the Scopidae; see Fig. 7).…”

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Die phylogenetischen Beziehungen des Schuhschnabels (Balaeniceps rex)

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2003

J Ornithol

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SummaryThe phylogenetic affinities between the shoebill (Balaenicipitidae) and pelecaniform and ciconiiform birds are analysed. A cladistic analysis of 54 anatomical characters resulted in monophyly of the taxon (Scopidae + (Balaenicipitidae + Steganopodes (sensu Cracraft 1985))) and showed both Ciconiiformes and Pelecaniformes to be polyphyletic. Derived characters which support the resulting phylogeny are discussed. Monophyly of the taxon (Scopidae + (Balaenicipitidae + Steganopodes)) is better supported by morphological evidence than monophyly of the taxon (Procellariiformes + (Phaethontidae + Steganopodes)) which was established by Cracrafl (1985). The shared derived characters of Scopidae, Balaenicipitidae and Steganopodes are furthermore less easily explained by convergent evolution than by the few characters which support monophyly of the taxon (Phaethontidae + Steganopodes). The Phaethontidae share derived characters with the Procellariiformes, which might support a sister group relationship between the two taxa.Keywords: Phylogeny, Balaenicipitidae, Scopidae, Pelecanifonnes, Ciconiiformes, Procellariiformes, osteology. Zusammenfassung Die phylogenetischen Beziehungen des Schuhschnabels (Balaeniceps rex)Die phylogenetischen Beziehungen zwischen dem Schuhschnabel (Balaenicipitidae) und pelecaniformen und ciconiiformen V6geln werden untersucht. Eine kladistische Analyse yon 54 anatomischen Merkmalen resultierte in Monophylie des Taxons (Scopidae + (Balaenicipitidae + Steganopodes (sensu Cracraft 1985))) und ergab, dass sowohl Ciconiiformes als auch Pelecaniformes polyphyletisch sind. Abgeleitete Merkmale, welche den resultierenden Stammbaum begrtinden, werden diskutiert. Monophylie des Taxons (Scopidae + (Balaenicipitidae + Steganopodes)) ist besser gesttitzt durch morphologische Merkmale, als die yon Cracraft (1985) begrtindete Monophylie des Taxons (Procellariiforrues + (Phaethontidae + Steganopodes)). Die gemeinsamen abgeleiteten Merkmale von Scopidae, Balaenicipitidae und Steganopodes lassen sich dartiber hinaus weniger leicht dutch Konvergenz erkl~en, als die wenigen Merkmale, welche Monophylie des Taxons (Phaethontidae + Steganopodes) begrtinden k6nnten. Die Phaethontidae teilen abgeleitete Merkmale mit den Procellariiformes, welche eine Schwestergmppenbeziehung zwischen beiden Taxa sttitzen k6nnten.U.S.

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Die phylogenetischen Beziehungen des Schuhschnabels (Balaeniceps rex)

Mayr

2003

J Ornithol

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“…According to Jameson (1958) , the Glappering display is followed by the transfer of oil during the courtship of the Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans. This resemblance between the form and derivation of the Rattling of the Fregatidae and the Clappering of the Diomedeidae may support the close anatomical relationship Lanham (1947) found between the Fregatidae and the Procellariiformes. This resemblance between the form and derivation of the Rattling of the Fregatidae and the Clappering of the Diomedeidae may support the close anatomical relationship Lanham (1947) found between the Fregatidae and the Procellariiformes.…”

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“…The discrepancy is due to the question whether the Anhingidae are a family, or a subfamily, the Anhinginae, of the Phalacrocoracidae. Lanham (1947) , Peters (1931) , von Boetticher (1957) , and Storer (1960) combine the Sulidae, Phalacrocoracidae, and the Anhingidae into the superfamily Suloidea, and add the Pelecanidae to these three families to form the suborder Pelecani. Lanham (1947) , Peters (1931) , von Boetticher (1957) , and Storer (1960) combine the Sulidae, Phalacrocoracidae, and the Anhingidae into the superfamily Suloidea, and add the Pelecanidae to these three families to form the suborder Pelecani.…”

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“…Lanham (1947) , Peters (1931) , von Boetticher (1957) , and Storer (1960) combine the Sulidae, Phalacrocoracidae, and the Anhingidae into the superfamily Suloidea, and add the Pelecanidae to these three families to form the suborder Pelecani. Lanham (1947) presents anatomical and Sibley (1960) egg-white electrophoretic data that the Fregatidae and the Phaethontidae are more closely related to each other, than either of them to the Pelecani (Figs. 45) .…”

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“…45) . NO Lanham (1947) considers the Anhingidae and the Phalacrocoracidae to be the most closely related pelecaniform families on the basis of their anatomy. 45, 46) .…”

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