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Research interests
My research focuses on the evolution of morphology and function in vertebrates (mostly archosaurs and lepidosaurs) using up-to-date computational methods, including morphological, biomechanical and macroevolutionary analyses. I am interested in reconstructing evolutionary patterns of morphological change and understanding the impact of biological function in such modifications.
My current postdoctoral research involves characterising the morphological and functional diversity of the lepidosaur head, aiming to elucidate the interplay between the skull and jaw musculature through development and evolution.
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Research output
- 10 Article (Academic Journal)
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Ecological drivers of jaw morphological evolution in lepidosaurs
Ballell Mayoral, A., Dutel, H., Fabbri, M., Martin-Silverstone, E., Kersley, A., Hammond, C., Herrel, A. & Rayfield, E. J., 11 Dec 2024, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 291 , 2036, p. 20242052 1 p., 20242052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Finite element and microstructural analyses indicate that pteraspid heterostracan oral plate microstructure was adapted to a mechanical function
Grohganz, M., Ballell Mayoral, A., Rayfield, E. J., Ferron Jimenez, H. G., Johanson, Z. & Donoghue, P. C. J., 20 Nov 2024, In: Palaeontology. 67, 6, 18 p., e12733.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Divergent strategies in cranial biomechanics and feeding ecology of the ankylosaurian dinosaurs
Ballell Mayoral, A., Mai, B. & Benton, M., 25 Oct 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 18242.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus)
Datasets
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Ballell et al Ecological drivers of jaw morphological evolution in lepidosaurs
Mayoral, A. B. (Creator), Dutel, H. (Creator), Martin, E. (Creator) & Rayfield, E. (Creator), University of Bristol, 8 Nov 2024
DOI: 10.5523/bris.2t3lur8am5chu2ovswdb92qs5d, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/2t3lur8am5chu2ovswdb92qs5d
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Ballell et al Dental form and function in the early feeding diversification of dinosaurs Sci Adv
Mayoral, A. B. (Creator), Benton, M. (Contributor) & Rayfield, E. (Data Manager), University of Bristol, 16 Dec 2022
DOI: 10.5523/bris.fdi6ee6kby0s2hkxd5izwik9m, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/fdi6ee6kby0s2hkxd5izwik9m
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Ballell et al Thecodontosaurus braincase and endocast
Mayoral, A. B. (Creator), King, L. (Creator), Neenan, J. M. (Creator), Rayfield, E. (Creator) & Benton, M. J. (Creator), University of Bristol, 23 Nov 2020
DOI: 10.5523/bris.1hm2mxwxw12ps23gaemx624l8l, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/1hm2mxwxw12ps23gaemx624l8l
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Prizes
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Curry Prize of the Geologists' Association (UK)
Ballell Mayoral, A. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prizes, Medals, Awards and Grants
Thesis
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Anatomy and palaeobiology of Thecodontosaurus antiquus (Dinosauria, Sauropodomorpha) and its implications for early dinosaur evolution
Ballell Mayoral, A. (Author), Rayfield, E. (Supervisor) & Benton, M. (Supervisor), 6 Dec 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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