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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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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
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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 |