# The macroevolutionary singularity of snakes

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Amphibian and Reptile Biology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 57 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adh2449 |
| Corresponding authors | Pascal O. Title, Sonal Singhal, Daniel L. Rabosky |
| Institution | Stony Brook University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Amphibian and Reptile Biology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/amphibian-and-reptile-biology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adh2449](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adh2449)

## Topics

Squamata · snake macroevolution · Divergence time estimation · genomic data 5400 loci · individual-based natural history observations · speciation dynamics · phenotypic evolution · trophic structure · specialized predatory strategies · historical contingency · vertebrate biodiversity · locomotion innovations · feeding innovations · sensory processing innovations · macroevolutionary singularity

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Amphibian and Reptile Biology Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/amphibian-and-reptile-biology/2026. Accessed 2026-07-22.

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