Seed husking time and maximal bite force in finches

Many studies on the efficiency of feeding in finches concentrate on husking time in relation to average seed size and bird size. Large species are capable of eating larger seeds and are able to husk large seeds faster than smaller species. It is generally assumed that husking time is related to bite...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of experimental biology 2006-09, Vol.209 (Pt 17), p.3329-3335
Hauptverfasser:	van der Meij, M A A, Bout, R G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Beak - physiology Biomechanical Phenomena Feeding Behavior - physiology Finches - physiology Jaw - anatomy & histology Jaw - physiology Seeds Species Specificity Time Factors
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