Vertebral Morphology in Partially Sympatric Dolphins: A 3D Approach

In cetaceans, increased body flexibility is associated with increased maneuverability, this affects the animal’s swimming speed and foraging behavior. A more stable body form is associated with fast swimming and wide turns. One factor that affects the flexibility of a cetacean’s body is the structur...

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Main Authors: Maria C. Marchesi, Matías S. Mora, Silvana L. Dans, Mariano A. Coscarella, Rolando González-José
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.581762/full