Getting a grip on tetrapod grasping: form, function, and evolution
Human beings have been credited with unparalleled capabilities for digital prehension
grasping. However, grasping behaviour is widespread among tetrapods. The propensity to …
grasping. However, grasping behaviour is widespread among tetrapods. The propensity to …
Scaling and biomechanics of surface attachment in climbing animals
D Labonte, W Federle - … of the Royal Society B: Biological …, 2015 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Attachment devices are essential adaptations for climbing animals and valuable models for
synthetic adhesives. A major unresolved question for both natural and bioinspired …
synthetic adhesives. A major unresolved question for both natural and bioinspired …
Terradynamically streamlined shapes in animals and robots enhance traversability through densely cluttered terrain
Many animals, modern aircraft, and underwater vehicles use fusiform, streamlined body
shapes that reduce fluid dynamic drag to achieve fast and effective locomotion in air and …
shapes that reduce fluid dynamic drag to achieve fast and effective locomotion in air and …
Phenotypic integration between claw and toepad traits promotes microhabitat specialization in the Anolis adaptive radiation
The performance of an organism in its environment frequently depends more on its
composite phenotype than on individual phenotypic traits. Thus, understanding …
composite phenotype than on individual phenotypic traits. Thus, understanding …
First arboreal'pelycosaurs'(Synapsida: Varanopidae) from the early Permian Chemnitz Fossil Lagerstätte, SE Germany, with a review of varanopid phylogeny
F Spindler, R Werneburg, JW Schneider, L Luthardt… - PalZ, 2018 - Springer
A new fossil amniote from the Fossil Forest of Chemnitz (Sakmarian-Artinskian transition,
Germany) is described as Ascendonanus nestleri gen. et sp. nov., based on five articulated …
Germany) is described as Ascendonanus nestleri gen. et sp. nov., based on five articulated …
Pedal claw curvature in birds, lizards and Mesozoic dinosaurs–complicated categories and compensating for mass-specific and phylogenetic control
Pedal claw geometry can be used to predict behaviour in extant tetrapods and has
frequently been used as an indicator of lifestyle and ecology in Mesozoic birds and other …
frequently been used as an indicator of lifestyle and ecology in Mesozoic birds and other …
Stick or grip? Co-evolution of adhesive toepads and claws in Anolis lizards
Exploring the relationship between phenotype and performance in an ecological and
evolutionary context is crucial to understanding the adaptive nature of phenotypic traits …
evolutionary context is crucial to understanding the adaptive nature of phenotypic traits …
Attachment beyond the adhesive system: the contribution of claws to gecko clinging and locomotion
Attachment is imperative for many biological functions, such as holding position and
climbing, but can be challenged by natural conditions. Adhesive toe pads and claws have …
climbing, but can be challenged by natural conditions. Adhesive toe pads and claws have …
Relationships among morphology, clinging performance and habitat use in Liolaemini lizards
The central tenet of ecomorphological theory holds that different ecological requirements
lead to different organismal designs (morphology). Here, we studied the relationships …
lead to different organismal designs (morphology). Here, we studied the relationships …
[图书][B] Evolution driven by organismal behavior
R Diogo - 2017 - Springer
There is an important point I want to make clear that is key within my philosophy. I am an
avid—if not slightly obsessed—reader. I like to read; I wish I could know everything about …
avid—if not slightly obsessed—reader. I like to read; I wish I could know everything about …