Development and evolution of the unique cetacean dentition
The evolutionary success of mammals is rooted in their high metabolic rate. A high metabolic rate is sustainable thanks to efficient food processing and that in turn is facilitated by precise occlusion of the teeth and the acquisition of rhythmic mastication. These major evolutionary innovations cha...
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PeerJ Inc.
2013-02-01
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