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This research aims to explore the species diversity and evolutionary relationships within the genus Euryapteryx using genetic and morphometric data.

Multiproxy analysis of the extinct moa genus Euryapteryx reveals new phylogenetic structure and disparity with morphometrics

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Analysis investigates phylogenetic structure and morphometric disparity in extinct New Zealand moa, highlighting environmental impacts.

This research aims to explore the species diversity and evolutionary relationships within the genus Euryapteryx using genetic and morphometric data.
Re-analysis of variation within Euryapteryx using ancient mitochondrial genetics.
Morphometric analysis of leg bone lengths from samples across the genus' geographical range.
Incorporated radiocarbon dating to ensure solid chronological frameworks.
Identified distinct phylogenetic lineages unrelated to morphometric patterns.
Morphometric data did not support existing subspecies distinctions based on geographical location.
Findings suggest a disconnect between genetic data and physical traits.

Holdaway et al. (2026) studied this question.

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