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Biomechanics of Feeding in Vertebrates

Although feeding is not yet been thoroughly studied in many vertebrates taxa, and different conceptual and methodological approaches of the concerned scientists make a synthesis difficult, the aim of the editors is to provide a comprehensive overview of the feeding design in aquatic and terrestrial...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1994, 1994
Edition:1st ed. 1994
Series:Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology
Subjects:
Zoology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 6 The Adductor Muscles and Their Action Patterns
  • 7 Cycles
  • 8 Overview
  • References
  • 5 Sensorimotor Processes That Underlie Feeding Behavior in Tetrapods
  • 1 Behavior Patterns Related to Feeding
  • 2 Definitions Referring to “Sensori-”, “Motor-”, and “Command-”
  • 3 The Motor Part of Prey Snapping in Toads
  • 4 The Feature-Analyzing Part of Prey Catching
  • 5 A Concept of a Neuronal Circuit for the Tongue Flip
  • References
  • 6 Amphibian Feeding Behavior: Comparative Biomechanics and Evolution
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Overview of Feeding Mechanics in Fishes
  • 3 Salamander Feeding Mechanics
  • 4 Frog Feeding Mechanics
  • 5 Comparative Analysis of Amphibian Feeding
  • 6 Recommendations and Future Directions
  • References
  • 7 Biomechanics of the Hyolingual System in Squamata
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Functional and Biomechanical Studies ofthe Hyolingual System
  • 3 Evolutionary Comparison of Hyolingual Biomechanics 234 References
  • 1 Functional Properties of the Feeding Musculature
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Functional Properties of Individual Muscle Fibers
  • 3 Fiber Types and Contractile Properties in Vertebrate Feeding Muscles
  • References
  • 2 Feeding Mechanisms in Sharks and Other Elasmobranchs T.H Frazzetta
  • 1 Chondrichthyian Fishes
  • 2 Elasmobranchs
  • 3 The Shark Jaw Apparatus
  • 4 Feeding behavior
  • 5 Morphomechanics and function
  • 6 Other Elasmobranchs
  • 7 Conclusions
  • References
  • 3 The Pharyngeal Apparatus in Teleost Feeding
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Morphology
  • 3 Role of the Pharyngeal Apparatus in Food Processing
  • 4 Development of the Pharyngeal Jaws
  • 5 Polymorphism and Plasticity of the Pharyngeal Jaw Apparatus
  • 6 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 4 Feeding in Tetrapods
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Problems and Solutions for Terrestrial Feeding
  • 3 Amphibians: Conflict and Prey Ingestion
  • 4 Reptilian and Mammalian Prey Ingestion
  • 5 Teeth, Crushing and Mastication
  • 8 Behavioral Mechanisms of Avian Feeding
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 General Food Acquisition Mechanism: Pecking
  • 3 Specific Food-Handling Mechanisms: Husking and Storage
  • 4 Specific Food Acquisition Mechanisms
  • 5 Sensory Control and Motor Patterning
  • 6 Principles of Avian Food Acquisition
  • References
  • 9 Evolutionary Approach of Masticatory Motor Patterns in Mammals W.A Weijs
  • 1 Introduction and Scope
  • 2 The Evolutionary Development of the Mammalian Jaw Apparatus
  • 3 Mammalian Jaw Muscles and Feeding Cycles: Definitions
  • 4 Feeding in Primitive Mammals
  • 5 Bats
  • 6 Primates
  • 7 Carnivores
  • 8 Ungulate Grinding Type
  • 9 Rodents
  • 10 Discussion
  • References
  • 10 Differential Wear of Enamel: A Mechanism for Maintaining Sharp Cutting Edges A.W Crompton, C.B Wood and D.N Stern
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Material and Methods
  • 3 Results
  • 4 Discussion
  • References
  • Conclusion: A General Theory for Feeding Mechanics?

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