Evolution and Functional Morphology of the Cephalic Lobes in Batoids
Cephalic lobes are unique structures derived from the anterior pectoral fins, found in select myliobatid stingrays. Many benthic batoids utilize undulatory locomotion and use their pectoral fins for both locomotion and prey capture. Pelagic myliobatids that possess cephalic lobes utilize oscillatory...
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Scholar Commons
2013
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| Online Access: | https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/5083 https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6279&context=etd |