Slow but tenacious: an analysis of running and gripping performance in chameleons

Chameleons are highly specialized and mostly arboreal lizards characterized by a suite of derived characters. The grasping feet and tail are thought to be related to the arboreal lifestyle of chameleons, yet specializations for grasping are thought to exhibit a trade-off with running ability. Indeed...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of experimental biology 2013-03, Vol.216 (Pt 6), p.1025-1030
Hauptverfasser:	Herrel, Anthony, Tolley, Krystal A, Measey, G John, da Silva, Jessica M, Potgieter, Daniel F, Boller, Elodie, Boistel, Renaud, Vanhooydonck, Bieke
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adaptation, Biological - physiology Analysis of Variance Animal biology Animals Biological Evolution Body Weights and Measures Chamaeleo Ecosystem Forelimb - anatomy & histology Hand Strength - physiology Lacertilia Life Sciences Lizards - anatomy & histology Lizards - physiology Running - physiology South Africa Species Specificity Tail - anatomy & histology Tail - physiology
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