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Tethyan tectonic evolution reshaped Eurasian landscapes and environments, significantly impacting animal evolution and diversity. Geological events influenced animal origins, dispersal, and speciation, creating new habitats and driving adaptive changes.

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  • Paleontology
  • Geology
  • Zoology

Background:

  • Cenozoic tectonic evolution in the Tethyan region profoundly altered Eurasian landforms and environments.
  • These changes have been recognized as a significant driver of animal evolution and diversity patterns across Eurasia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically summarize the influence of Tethyan tectonic evolution on Eurasian animal evolution and diversity.
  • To connect paleogeographic models with zoological studies to understand these impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of the latest Tethyan paleogeographic models.
  • Analysis of recently published Eurasian zoological studies.

Main Results:

  • Continental plate convergence, Tethys Sea closure, and sea-level changes directly impacted animal diversity composition and distribution.
  • Tectonic-induced topographic and environmental shifts influenced animal origin, dispersal, preservation, diversification, and extinction.
  • Ecological transformations led to new habitats, promoting adaptive evolution, specialization, speciation, and expansion.

Conclusions:

  • Cenozoic Tethyan tectonic evolution is a primary factor in altering Eurasian animal distribution and shaping organic evolution.
  • A general pattern links Tethyan geological events with Eurasian animal evolution and diversity dynamics.