Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives is an award-winning and groundbreaking exploration
of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of …

Sharks as a group have a long history as highly successful predatory fishes. Although, the
number of recent studies on their diet, feeding behavior, feeding mechanism, and …

The materials mechanics of the controlled separation of a body into two or more parts–
cutting–using a blade or tool or other mechanical implement is a ubiquitous process in most …

The eutherians commonly known as “marine mammals “obviously do not constitute a valid
systematic taxon, as they comprise diverse mammals of carnivoran, condylarth, or …

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the elasmobranch feeding mechanism is its
functional diversity despite its morphological simplicity. Compared to the teleost skull, which …

Comprehensive morphometric analysis of osteological and necropsy specimens indicates
that blunt heads and wide jaws, both of which create a more circular mouth opening and …

The main information on the sounds and sound production in fishes is reviewed. The
present systems of sound classification and specialized sound production in fishes with …

Publisher Summary This chapter presents the basic morphological structure of fish skulls,
identify the principles of musculoskeletal biomechanics that transfer force and motion in fish …

The current hypothesis of relationship among the Loricarioidea (a diverse group of
Neotropical catfishes) is used as the basis for a case study of historical transformation in the …

We characterized prey-capture strategies in seven species of cichlid fishes representing
diverse trophic habits and anticipated feeding abilities. The species examined were Petenia …