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Lateral movements of a massive tail influence gecko locomotion: an integrative study comparing tail restriction and autotomy

Tails are an intricate component of the locomotor system for many vertebrates. Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) possess a large tail that is laterally undulated during steady locomotion. However, the tail is readily shed via autotomy, resulting in the loss of tail function, loss in body mass,...

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Autores principales: Jagnandan, Kevin, Higham, Timothy E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5589804/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28883491
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-11484-7