Integrating biomechanics in evolutionary studies, with examples from the amphidromous goby model system
RW Blob, KM Diamond, R Lagarde… - Journal of …, 2023 - journals.biologists.com
The functional capacities of animals are a primary factor determining survival in nature. In
this context, understanding the biomechanical performance of animals can provide insight …
this context, understanding the biomechanical performance of animals can provide insight …
Interactions among multiple selective pressures on the form–function relationship in insular stream fishes
KM Diamond, R Lagarde, JG Griner… - Biological Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Relationships between body shape and escape performance are well established for many
species. However, organisms can face multiple selection pressures that might impose …
species. However, organisms can face multiple selection pressures that might impose …
Bendy to the bone: Links between vertebral morphology and waterfall climbing in amphidromous gobioid fishes
GK Forker, HL Schoenfuss, RW Blob… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Locomotor force production imposes strong demands on organismal form. Thus, the
evolution of novel locomotor modes is often associated with morphological adaptations that …
evolution of novel locomotor modes is often associated with morphological adaptations that …