Convergent evolution driven by similar feeding mechanics in balaenopterid whales and pelicans.

Field, Daniel J

Convergent evolution driven by similar feeding mechanics in balaenopterid whales and pelicans. [electronic resource] - Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) Aug 2011 - 1273-82 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1932-8494

10.1002/ar.21406 doi


Animals
Balaenoptera--anatomy & histology
Biological Evolution
Biomechanical Phenomena
Birds--anatomy & histology
Bone Density
Eating
Elastic Modulus
Hydrodynamics
Mandible--anatomy & histology
Models, Anatomic
Stress, Mechanical
Tomography, X-Ray Computed