The effects of phylogeny, body size, and locomotor behavior on the three-dimensional shape of the pelvis in extant carnivorans
The mammalian pelvis is thought to exhibit adaptations to the functional demands of locomotor behaviors. Previous work in primates has identified form-function relationships between pelvic shape and locomotor behavior; few studies have documented such relationships in carnivorans, instead focusing o...
Main Authors: | Kristi L. Lewton, Ryan Brankovic, William A. Byrd, Daniela Cruz, Jocelyn Morales, Serin Shin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-02-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/8574.pdf |
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