The relationship between distal trunk morphology and object grasping in the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Background. During reach-to-grasp movements, the human hand is preshaped depending on the properties of the object. Preshaping may result from learning, morphology, or motor control variability and can confer a selective advantage on that individual or species. This preshaping ability is known in se...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2022
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