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Bill shape imposes biomechanical tradeoffs in cavity-excavating birds
Organisms are subject to physical forces that influence morphological evolution. Birds use their bills as implements to perform various functions, each exerting unique physical demands. When excavating cavities, bird bills must resist a range of mechanical stresses to prevent fracture. However, the...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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The Royal Society
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10050923/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36987643 http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2022.2395 |