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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...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2019
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| 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 |