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The metabolic cost of turning right side up in the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca)

Armoured, rigid bodied animals, such as Testudines, must self-right should they find themselves in an inverted position. The ability to self-right is an essential biomechanical and physiological process that influences survival and ultimately fitness. Traits that enhance righting ability may consequ...

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Autores principales: Ewart, Heather E., Tickle, Peter G., Sellers, William I., Lambertz, Markus, Crossley, Dane A., Codd, Jonathan R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8748805/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35013453
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04273-w