Functional trade-offs in the aquatic feeding performance of salamanders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2017.08.004
Abstract: During aquatic feeding salamanders use the hyobranchial apparatus to capture prey. The hyobranchial apparatus depresses the floor of the mouth, effectively expanding the oropharyngeal cavity and generating suction. Within the family Salamandridae, there is a… read more here.
Keywords: aquatic feeding; hyobranchial apparatus; semi aquatic; feeding performance ... See more keywords