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Explore the intricate relationships among living species, from Craniate phylogeny to Vertebrata diversity. Discover the evolutionary paths leading from Osteichthyes to Aves, highlighting key branches like Rhipidistia and Amniota.
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Craniate phylogeny and diversity of living species Fig. 3.1
Vertebrata includes all living craniates except Myxiniformes; Gnathostomata includes all living vertebrates except Petromyzontiformes; Osteichthyes includes all living gnathostomes except Chondrichthyes; Sarcopterygii includes all living osteichthyans except Actinopterygii; Rhipidistia includes all living sarcopterygians except Actinistia; Tetrapoda includes all living rhipidistians except Dipnoi; Amniota includes all living tetrapods except Lissamphibia; Sauropsida includes all living amniotes except Mammalia; Diapsida includes all living sauropsids except Testudines; Archosauria includes all living diapsids except Lepidosauria; Aves includes all living archosaurs except Crocodilia; Theria includes all living mammals except Monotremata; and Eutheria includes all living therians except Metatheria.