Convergent Evolution Driven by Similar Feeding Mechanics in Balaenopterid Whales and Pelicans
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Convergent evolution driven by similar feeding mechanics in balaenopterid whales and pelicans.
The feeding apparatuses of rorqual whales and pelicans exhibit a number of similarities, including long, kinetic jaws that increase gape size, and extensible tissue comprising the floor of the mouth. These specializations enable the engulfment of large volumes of prey-laden water in both taxa. However, the mechanics of engulfment feeding in rorquals and pelicans have never been quantitatively c...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1932-8486
DOI: 10.1002/ar.21260