Limb-use by foraging marine turtles, an evolutionary perspective

The use of limbs for foraging is documented in both marine and terrestrial tetrapods. These behaviors were once believed to be less likely in marine tetrapods due to the physical constraints of body plans adapted to locomotion in a fluid environment. Despite these obstacles, ten distinct types of li...

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Main Authors: Jessica A. Fujii, Don McLeish, Andrew J. Brooks, John Gaskell, Kyle S. Van Houtan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4565.pdf