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Sexual dimorphisms in the dermal denticles of thelesser-spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Linnaeus, 1758) [PDF]

, 2013
The dermal layers of several elasmobranch species have been shown to be sexually dimorphic. Generally, when this occurs the females have thicker dermal layers compared to those of males. This sexual dimorphism has been suggested to occur as a response to
Adrian C Love, Colin P Waring, Lucy Babey, Neil Crooks, William J Haddon   +4 more
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Functional anatomy, jaw mechanisms, and feeding behavior of Dunkleosteus terrelli (Placodermi, Arthrodira)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
A new musculoskeletal reconstruction and revision of the cranio‐mandibular anatomy of the Devonian arthrodire placoderm Dunkleosteus terrelli from a comparative and functional anatomical perspective. Dunkleosteus is a specialized arthrodire with many specializations for feeding on large vertebrates, and many of its features are part of broader ...
Russell K. Engelman, Robert K. Carr, Kate Trinajstic, Zerina Johanson, Oleg A. Lebedev   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of permanent magnets as elasmobranch bycatch reduction devices in hook-and-line and longline trials [PDF]

, 2011
Previous studies indicate that elasmobranch fishes (sharks, skates and rays) detect the Earth’s geomagnetic field by indirect magnetoreception through electromagnetic induction, using their ampullae of Lorenzini. Applying this concept, we evaluated the
Abel, Daniel C., O'Connell, Craig P., Rice, Patrick H., Stroud, Eric M.   +3 more
core  

Dental crown morphological variation and heterodonty in carcharhiniform sharks

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Elasmobranch teeth are highly mineralized structures that constitute the majority of the fossil record for this group. Despite their taxonomic and evolutionary significance, detailed descriptions of dental morphology remain scarce. The order Carcharhiniformes, the most diverse among sharks, comprises 304 valid species that display remarkable ...
Flávia Zanini, Karla D. A. Soares
wiley   +1 more source

Hatching Strategies in Monogenean (Platyhelminth) Parasites that Facilitate Host Infection [PDF]

, 2011
In parasites, environmental cues may influence hatching of eggs and enhance the success of infections. The two major endoparasitic groups of parasitic platyhelminths, cestodes (tapeworms) and digeneans (flukes), typically have high fecundity, infect more
Armstrong, Bakke, Ernst, G. C. Kearn, I. D. Whittington, Kearn, Kearn, Ktari, MacDonald, MacDonald, Mooney, Ohashi, Perkins, Whittington   +13 more
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MicroCT reinvestigation of the only articulated fossil anostomid fish reveals synonymy of Arhinolemur Ameghino, 1898 and Megaleporinus Ramirez et al., 2017

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Arhinolemur scalabrinii† Ameghino, 1898 was originally described as a strepsirrhine primate (Mammalia) but has been recognized as an anostomid fish since 2012. It remains the only extinct anostomid species known from complete cranial material.
Karen M. Panzeri, Humberto L. Andrelino, Sergio Bogan, José P. O'Gorman, Federico Agnolín, Brian L. Sidlauskas, Nahuel Vega, Agustín G. Martinelli, José L. Birindelli   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond mammals: the evolution of chewing and other forms of oropharyngeal food processing in vertebrates

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz, Maja Mielke, Stephan Handschuh, Anthony Herrel, Patrick Lemell, Léa Da Cunha, Nicolai Konow   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution and population structure of the smooth‐hound shark, Mustelus mustelus (Linnaeus, 1758), across an oceanic archipelago: Combining several data sources to promote conservation

Ecology and Evolution, 2022
Sharks play a key role in the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. More ecological information is essential to implement responsible management and conservation actions on this fauna, particularly at a regional level for threatened species ...
Fernando Espino, José Antonio González, Néstor E. Bosch, Francisco J. Otero‐Ferrer, Ricardo Haroun, Fernando Tuya   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Organic and Inorganic Pollutants, Oxidative Stress Biomarkers, and Electrophoretic Protein Profiles in an Endangered Thresher Shark (Alopias vulpinus) From Southeastern Brazil: A Case Study

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A comprehensive screening of different environmental contaminants (total metals, thermostable metal fractions associated with detoxification, and persistent organic pollutants) was conducted in an endangered common thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus ) individual incidentally captured in southeastern Brazil.
Sidney Fernandes Sales Junior, Amanda Pontes Lopes, Heloíse Martins de Souza, Regina Fonseca, Enrico Mendes Saggioro, Francielli Monteiro Casanova, Kamila Cezar Gramlich, Tatiana Dillenburg Saint'Pierre, Carlos German Massone, Renato Carreira, Rachel Ann Hauser‐Davis   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review of Magnetic Shark Deterrents: Hypothetical Mechanisms and Evidence for Selectivity

, 2014
Several papers published since 2006 describe effects of magnetic fields on elasmobranchs and assess their utility in reducing negative interactions between sharks and humans, including bycatch reduction.
Courtney, Joshua, Courtney, Michael, Courtney, Ya'el   +2 more
core   +1 more source