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A New Model of Feeding Biomechanics Based on Tied‐Arch Principles
Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.This new biomechanical model explains the major stress and strain patterns generated through the cranium during biting. The model proposes that the cranium resolves bite‐induced reaction forces through arcs of compressive stress that span the cranial structure between biting teeth and both jaw joints.
D. Rex Mitchell
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Comment on Siemer et al. (2013)
Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017 As a psychologist with special concern for public attitudes toward beaver (Castor canadensis) management, I read with interest the Siemer, Jonker, Becker, and Organ article appearing in your spring issue (Siemer et al. 2013).
Heidi Perryman
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Animal Conservation, EarlyView.Using fecal DNA metabarcoding, we quantified dietary overlap among reintroduced fishers and sympatric coyotes, bobcats, and Pacific martens in Washington's North Cascades. Niche overlap was substantial for common prey but varied with body size, revealing fine‐scale resource partitioning that may limit fishers' access to energetically efficient prey ...
Kayla A. Shively +7 more
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Anal Gland Secretion Codes for Relatedness in the Beaver, Castor canadensis [PDF]
, 1998 We investigated how information about relatedness is coded in the anal gland secretion (AGS) of the beaver (Castor canadensis). Using gas chromatography, we found that individual secretion profiles did not change over time and location of the beaver and ...
Muller-Schwarze, Dietland, Sun, Lixing
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Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes Available Over‐The‐Counter in the US‐An Overview
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose Fluoride‐free mouthwashes (FFM) are commonly used by patients for a variety of cosmetic and/or therapeutic reasons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the composition and purposes of FFM available over‐the‐counter in the US.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia +3 more
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Possible Tool Use by Beavers, Castor canadensis, in a Northern Ontario Watershed [PDF]
, 2005 At a remote active Beaver (Castor canadensis) dam site in the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve of northern Ontario, I noted an instance where a Beaver had used a willow stem as a prop to allow it to cut other willow stems at an unrealistic height. The use of
Barnes, D. M.
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Forest damage caused by the Canadian beaver (Castor canadensis) in South Savo, Finland
Silva Fennica, 1999 The increasing Canadian beaver (Castor canadensis) population has caused forest damage in Finland. However, the occurrence, extent and importance of the damage have not been comprehensively studied.
Härkönen, Sauli
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Journal of Anatomy, EarlyView.The evaluation of the endocranial anatomy of 43 crocodylian species reveals several differences, including variation in the curvature of the encephalic endocast, the size of the endosseous labyrinth and paratympanic sinuses, and the presence of additional snout sinuses.
Paul M. J. Burke, Philip D. Mannion
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Status of Beavers (Castor canadensis) in Valle de Mexicali, Mexico [PDF]
, 1998 To determine the current status of beavers {Castor canadensis) in Valle de Mexicali, Mexico, we surveyed the area in late 1995 and early 1996. We found evidence of current presence of beavers at 20 sites; 1 1 additional sites had evi- dence of past use ...
Mellink, Eric, Luevano, Jaime
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Ecología Austral, 2003 Se estudió la geomorfología de una cuenca de montaña de los Andes Fueguinos colonizada por Castor canadensis, con el objeto de detectar los aspectos físicos de los ríos ocupados por esta especie introducida.
A. Coronato +4 more
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