The multifactorial nature of beak and skull shape evolution in parrots and cockatoos (Psittaciformes)

BACKGROUND: The Psittaciformes (parrots and cockatoos) are characterised by their large beaks, and are renowned for their ability to produce high bite forces. These birds also possess a suite of modifications to their cranial architecture interpreted to be adaptations for feeding on mechanically res...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Bright, Jen A., Marugán-Lobón, Jesús, Rayfield, Emily J., Cobb, Samuel N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2019
Materias:
Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6525378/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31101003
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12862-019-1432-1

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6525378/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31101003
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12862-019-1432-1

Ejemplares similares