Diving into the vertical dimension of elasmobranch movement ecology
Knowledge of the three-dimensional movement patterns of elasmobranchs is vital to
understand their ecological roles and exposure to anthropogenic pressures. To date …
understand their ecological roles and exposure to anthropogenic pressures. To date …
Phylogenetic analysis of viviparity, matrotrophy, and other reproductive patterns in chondrichthyan fishes
DG Blackburn, DF Hughes - Biological Reviews, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The reproductive diversity of extant cartilaginous fishes (class Chondrichthyes) is
extraordinarily broad, reflecting more than 400 million years of evolutionary history. Among …
extraordinarily broad, reflecting more than 400 million years of evolutionary history. Among …
Angel sharks (Squatinidae): A review of biological knowledge and exploitation
Angel sharks (Squatina spp.) are distributed in warm temperate to tropical waters around the
world. Many species occur in shelf seas and exhibit seasonal inshore–offshore migrations …
world. Many species occur in shelf seas and exhibit seasonal inshore–offshore migrations …
Multi-disciplinary approach identifies pelagic nutrient linkage by sawsharks
Quantifying the trophic role of a species is key to understanding its ecology and ecological
role. Their trophic role can influence community composition, ecosystem stability, and …
role. Their trophic role can influence community composition, ecosystem stability, and …
First insights into the function of the sawshark rostrum through examination of rostral tooth microwear
Potential roles of the rostrum of sawsharks (Pristiophoridae), including predation and self‐
defence, were assessed through a variety of inferential methods. Comparison of microwear …
defence, were assessed through a variety of inferential methods. Comparison of microwear …
Struggling with age: Common sawsharks (Pristiophorus cirratus) defy age determination using a range of traditional methods
Populations of sharks are declining globally, largely due to fishing pressure. There is a lack
of fisheries-independent data on the demographics of many species, particularly those …
of fisheries-independent data on the demographics of many species, particularly those …
First evidence of multiple paternity and hybridisation in Australian sawsharks
RJ Nevatte, JE Williamson… - Marine and Freshwater …, 2023 - CSIRO Publishing
Context Knowledge of sawshark reproductive biology is limited to general parameters such
as reproductive mode and litter size. The mating system is currently unknown. Aim To test for …
as reproductive mode and litter size. The mating system is currently unknown. Aim To test for …
The sawshark redemption: current knowledge and future directions for sawsharks (Pristiophoridae)
RJ Nevatte, JE Williamson - Fish and Fisheries, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Sawsharks (Order: Pristiophoriformes, Family: Pristiophoridae) are a highly
distinctive group of sharks, characterized by a tapering saw‐like rostrum with a pair of …
distinctive group of sharks, characterized by a tapering saw‐like rostrum with a pair of …
Strontium mineralization of shark vertebrae
Determining the age of sharks using vertebral banding is a vital component of management,
but the causes of banding are not fully understood. Traditional shark ageing is based on fish …
but the causes of banding are not fully understood. Traditional shark ageing is based on fish …
Anatomy of the mechanosensory lateral line canal system and electrosensory ampullae of L orenzini in two species of sawshark (fam. P ristiophoridae)
BE Wueringer, M Winther‐Janson… - Journal of Fish …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
It has long been assumed that the elongated rostra (the saws) of sawsharks (family:
Pristiophoridae) and sawfish (family: Pristidae) serve a similar function. Recent behavioural …
Pristiophoridae) and sawfish (family: Pristidae) serve a similar function. Recent behavioural …