Morphology and Biomechanics of the Pinniped Jaw: Mandibular Evolution Without Mastication

In conclusion, familial patterns of pinniped jaw shape due to phylogenetic relatedness have been modified by adaptations to specialized behavior of individual taxa. Anat Rec, 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: The Anatomical Record Part B: The New Anatomist - May 7, 2013 Category: Anatomy Authors: Katrina E. Jones, Christopher B. Ruff, Anjali Goswami Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research