Something to sink your teeth into: the mechanics of tooth indentation in frugivorous fishes
Jack Rosen, Karly Elizabeth Cohen, Cassandra M. Donatelli, Adam P. Summers, Stephanie B. Crofts, Matthew A. Kolmann
This study examines the mechanical performance of frugivorous fish dentitions, comparing them to bats and primates and finding that Colossoma matches the low force, high work model for fruit tissue indentation.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface · Apr 1, 2025Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology