For almost 40 years, studies of whole-organism performance have formed a cornerstone of
evolutionary physiology. Although its utility as a heuristic guide is beyond question, and we …

Prey-capture behavior is unique because in many vertebrates, it requires the coordination
between cranial and postcranial functional systems, which are traditionally defined by their …

For most vertebrates, locomotion is a fundamental component of prey capture. Despite this
ubiquitous link, few studies have quantified the integration of these complex systems …

Snakes are a diverse group of squamate reptiles characterized by a unique feeding system
and other traits associated with elongation and limblessness. Despite the description of …

Locomotion is an integral aspect of the prey capture strategy of almost every predatory
animal. For fishes that employ suction to draw prey into their mouths, locomotor movements …

2012 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine Carl H. and Evelyn M. Ernst have
completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present …

The effects of size on animal behaviour, ecology, and physiology are widespread.
Theoretical models have been developed to predict how animal form, function, and …

Evolutionary trajectories are often biased by developmental and historical factors. However,
environmental factors can also impose constraints on the evolutionary trajectories of …

It makes intuitive sense that you need a sharp tool to puncture through a tough material. The
typical approach to evaluating sharpness in biological puncturing tools is to treat …

Theoretically, dietary specialists should be morphologically, behaviourally and
physiologically specialized to feed efficiently on a subset of the available prey. Yet, relatively …