Divergent morphologies with convergent performance in the mandible of pelagiarian fishes
Andrew Knapp, Gizéh Rangel‐de Lázaro, Matt Friedman, Zerina Johanson, Kory M. Evans, Sam Giles, Hermione T. Beckett, Anjali Goswami
This study examines the morphological and mechanical diversity of pelagiarian fish mandibles, finding that habitat depth and tooth type correlate with jaw shape, while mechanical advantage varies independently.
bioRxiv · Jan 28, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology