The relationship between cranial structure, biomechanical performance and ecological diversity in varanoid lizards.

Skull structure is intimately associated with feeding ability in vertebrates, both in terms of specific performance measures and general ecological characteristics. This study quantitatively assessed variation in the shape of the cranium and mandible in varanoid lizards, and its relationship to stru...

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Main Authors: Matthew R McCurry, Michael Mahony, Phillip D Clausen, Michelle R Quayle, Christopher W Walmsley, Tim S Jessop, Stephen Wroe, Heather Richards, Colin R McHenry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4479569?pdf=render