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Abstract Hybodontiformes was a diverse, successful, and important group of shark‐like chondrichthyans known from a variety of ecosystems. Some representatives of the order had a wide palaeogeographic distribution, as is the case with Priohybodus arambourgi. With a multicuspidate crown, P. arambourgi was the first hybodontiform to develop fully serrated
Estevan Eltink +5 more
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Volitional Swimming Kinematics of Blacktip Sharks, Carcharhinus limbatus, in the Wild
Recent work showed that two species of hammerhead sharks operated as a double oscillating system, where frequency and amplitude differed in the anterior and posterior parts of the body. We hypothesized that a double oscillating system would be present in
Marianne E. Porter +2 more
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Nowadays, the requiem sharks comprise one of the most diverse and widespread families of selachians, i.e., Carcharhinidae. Among the carcharhinids, the genus Carcharhinus has the largest number of living species, namely, at least 35.
Alberto Collareta +7 more
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Rediscovery of the Threatened River Sharks, Glyphis garricki and G. glyphis, in Papua New Guinea [PDF]
Recent surveys of the shark and ray catches of artisanal fishers in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) resulted in the rediscovery of the threatened river sharks, Glyphis garricki and Glyphis glyphis. These represent the first records of both
Appleyard, Sharon A. +11 more
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Defining ecological roles of sharks on coral reefs
ABSTRACT Sharks have often been perceived to play a critical role in the dynamics of coral reef ecosystems globally. Yet, there is relatively little evidence to support this idea across all but a limited set of species and contexts. Research on the roles and importance of reef sharks has been complicated by logistical challenges in collecting data on ...
Natalie V. Klinard +3 more
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Desk Review of Queensland shark stock assessment for Fisheries Queensland [PDF]
An independent desk review of the document entitled “Stock assessment of whaler and hammerhead sharks (Carcharhinidae and Sphyrnidae) in Queensland” commissioned by the Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries was undertaken during January 15-
Cortes, Enric
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This study examines how the morphology of Mediterranean blue sharks (Prionace glauca ) changes throughout their development. Using linear and geometric morphometrics, it reveals that juveniles and adults differ in fin and head shape, reflecting adaptations to different ecological and swimming demands.
P. Carbonara +9 more
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The hunting tactics of lemon sharks, Negaprion brevirostris, are described from underwater and cliff-top observations in the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, western equatorial Atlantic, Brazil.
Ricardo C. Garla +4 more
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Even though histamine plays an important role in human health, it has been associated with food intoxication and intolerance episodes. The most relevant, current state of knowledge regarding histamine's biochemical and health aspects is provided. Histamine levels are provided for 17 food groups, including 335 food types and 11,437 samples, allowing ...
Maria Beatriz A. Gloria +6 more
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Role, importance and vulnerability of top predators on the Great Barrier Reef: a review [PDF]
The purpose of this review is to evaluate the ecological role of predators on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), their vulnerability to human activities and their contribution to ecosystem and economic values.
Ayling, T., Ceccarelli, D.
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