Adam Huttenlocker

Synapsid Evolution & Origin of Mammals | Anatomy Educator | Lover of Guitars, Classic Alt & Indie Rock | Indie Comics | @USCPaleoSci Professor

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

While modern amphibians start life in a larval stage, a new fossil study in Science suggests these tadpole-like stages were not present in earlier times.

Learn more: https://t.co/yYkwa1Jl4F

[Adam Huttenlocker @dimetrodoc]

New paper by Canoville et al. describing the diverse growth patterns of small and large Dimetrodon species and their varying environmental pressures.

[Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. 🦖💕 (he/him) @TomHoltzPaleo]

Canoville, A., Knaus, P.L., Marchetti, L. et al. Contrasting life history in the diminutive Dimetrodon species from North America and Germany. Sci Rep 16, 16279 (2026). https://t.co/LQLa7GR0EI

[IPC7 @IPC7_]

🌍Explore South Africa with IPC7!

From iconic fossil sites to breathtaking landscapes, our fieldtrips offer unforgettable experiences for every paleontology enthusiast.

✨ Spots are now open for registration!

Check our website 👉 https://t.co/Kaa2SXpr5k

[StuartSumida @StuartSumida]

Looking forward to WonderCon 2026 an our panel "Paleontology in Popular Media" Todays's participant spotlight - Beth Rega! #svppresident #BethRega #societyofvertebratepaleontology

[Adam Huttenlocker @dimetrodoc]

And here is the article link: https://t.co/ib1sVh5gog

[Adam Huttenlocker @dimetrodoc]

@iobjournal’s writeup featuring USC PhD student Paul Byrne’s dissertation research on the evolution of pneumaticity in archosaurs. https://t.co/WCInA1oVtC

[Shoji_Hayashi @SHOWJI0329]

📢 New paper out! (Part 2)
This project is a collaboration with @mugino_kubo and my lab students!
The bone histology of the Amami rabbit is just like that of reptiles — many growth marks, even in juveniles…!
The Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi) grows at an exceptionally slow pace.
➡️ It takes five times longer to reach maturity compared to other rabbit species.

🔸Press release:
https://t.co/8gyjf8Pk3o

🔸Open access paper:
https://t.co/1ZJZXtgiCs
We put a lot of effort into this research — I’d be thrilled if you could check it out and share it! 🙌✨
#AmamiRabbit #BoneHistology #SlowLifeHistory #IslandBiology
#Lagomorph #InsularEvolution #EndangeredSpecies #GrowthStrategy
#MammalStudy #LifeHistory #Pentalagus

[The Anatomical Record @AnatRecord]

Innovative new technique for segmentation of cortical bone, trabecular bone, and medullary pores from micro-CT images using 2D and 3D deep learning models.
Andrew Lee et al.: https://t.co/g8IBB4anOo

[Shoji_Hayashi @SHOWJI0329]

We've released a press release about our new research on giant salamander histology!
Our study reveals that the bone histology of giant salamanders resembles that of extinct amphibians, with no parallels in living animals—a true "living fossil" confirmed by its unique bone histology.
This collaborative research was conducted with the lab at Bonn where I worked during my postdoc, my current lab, @SudiptaKalita13, @TaroJGS, and @watanz, with outstanding contributions from our dedicated students!
The beautiful illustration was created by @canon_ofuton.
Learn more here👇
🔗 Press Release (in Japanese): https://t.co/1a2OU3bXWe
🔗 Full Article: https://t.co/296TE4Amev

[Christian A. Sidor @ChristianSidor]

Here’s the annual @UWPaleo @UW @Wilson_KPg_Lab student, faculty, and alumni photo at the #2024SVP conference @SVP_vertpaleo

[StuartSumida @StuartSumida]

As of the fall meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, I am very proud to take on the role of president of the Society. It is a career honor, and I am privileged to help chart the course of SVP for the next two years. #2025SVP

[Alexandra Houssaye @HoussayeCnrs]

Very glad that our new paper testing for bone microanatomy form-function relationships is now published. Great collaborative work with @CyrilEtienne1, J. Viot, P. Watson & M. Fagan about bone strength under compressive load. https://t.co/V4lFIKJkFw

[Dorien de Vries @PaleoDorien]

@USCPaleoSci is at DinoFest @NHMLA to tell you all about dinos and mammal evolution! 🦖🦕🦇🐒🦊🐺 we’re here till 5pm, come and say hi if you’re on the neighbourhood 🙋🏻‍♀️

[Christian A. Sidor @ChristianSidor]

When @PerAhlberg1 dances before the SVP conference, does this mean an extra 3 months of winter? Fun @PalPssa

[StuartSumida @StuartSumida]

The Early Bird registration rate for SVP’s Annual Meeting ends tomorrow, September 5th. This year's Annual Meeting will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA on Wednesday, October 30 – Saturday, November 2. Register by September 5th to save over 30%!

[Christian A. Sidor @ChristianSidor]

Very happy to get a paper for the upcoming JVP Memoir resubmitted today with @MannArjan @FieldMuseum. Skull and partial skeleton of a new gorgonopsian from Zambia. @SVP_vertpaleo @burkemuseum @UWPaleo

[Adam Huttenlocker @dimetrodoc]

@NotThatMarsh @ChristianSidor Conchoidal fracture pattern looks like chert, but, dang, that’s a close one!

[Palaeontological Society of Southern Africa @PalPSSA]

Two weeks until PSSA 2024 in Graaf Reiniet!

Who's excited to catch up and talk palaeo?

[Brandon Stuart @Brandon_Stuart8]

🚨New paper for #FossilFriday. I'm really excited to announce that the first chapter of my MSc has been published in @PeerJLife. The postcranial anatomy of Moschorhinus is now live.

Link to the paper:
https://t.co/gNDSHMNmfs