Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae)
Whales are important model systems for understanding the physiological and ecological consequences of extreme body size. However, whales are also some of the most difficult animals to study because their large size precludes experimental studies under controlled conditions. Here we review a wide ran...
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crcansciencepubl:10.1139/cjz-2014-0311 2024-06-23T07:51:33+00:00 Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) Goldbogen, Jeremy A. Shadwick, Robert E. Lillie, Margo A. Piscitelli, Marina A. Potvin, Jean Pyenson, Nicholas D. Vogl, A. Wayne 2015 http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2014-0311 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/full-xml/10.1139/cjz-2014-0311 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/cjz-2014-0311 en eng Canadian Science Publishing http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/page/about/CorporateTextAndDataMining Canadian Journal of Zoology volume 93, issue 9, page 687-700 ISSN 0008-4301 1480-3283 journal-article 2015 crcansciencepubl https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2014-0311 2024-06-13T04:10:53Z Whales are important model systems for understanding the physiological and ecological consequences of extreme body size. However, whales are also some of the most difficult animals to study because their large size precludes experimental studies under controlled conditions. Here we review a wide range of morphological studies that enable greater inference of physiological processes. In particular, we focus on baleen whales that exhibit extensive diving and foraging adaptations. Using morphological data, we (i) explore the biomechanics and sensory physiology of lunge-feeding rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae), (ii) determine the effects of scale and diving pressures on the circulatory physiology of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus (L., 1758)), and (iii) better understand the adaptations of the cetacean respiratory system that facilitate a fully aquatic life history. These studies underscore the value of understanding functional morphology in animals that cannot be studied using traditional laboratory techniques. Article in Journal/Newspaper Balaenoptera physalus baleen whales Canadian Science Publishing Rorqual ENVELOPE(-62.311,-62.311,-65.648,-65.648) Canadian Journal of Zoology 93 9 687 700 |
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Whales are important model systems for understanding the physiological and ecological consequences of extreme body size. However, whales are also some of the most difficult animals to study because their large size precludes experimental studies under controlled conditions. Here we review a wide range of morphological studies that enable greater inference of physiological processes. In particular, we focus on baleen whales that exhibit extensive diving and foraging adaptations. Using morphological data, we (i) explore the biomechanics and sensory physiology of lunge-feeding rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae), (ii) determine the effects of scale and diving pressures on the circulatory physiology of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus (L., 1758)), and (iii) better understand the adaptations of the cetacean respiratory system that facilitate a fully aquatic life history. These studies underscore the value of understanding functional morphology in animals that cannot be studied using traditional laboratory techniques. |
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Goldbogen, Jeremy A. Shadwick, Robert E. Lillie, Margo A. Piscitelli, Marina A. Potvin, Jean Pyenson, Nicholas D. Vogl, A. Wayne |
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Goldbogen, Jeremy A. Shadwick, Robert E. Lillie, Margo A. Piscitelli, Marina A. Potvin, Jean Pyenson, Nicholas D. Vogl, A. Wayne Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) |
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Goldbogen, Jeremy A. Shadwick, Robert E. Lillie, Margo A. Piscitelli, Marina A. Potvin, Jean Pyenson, Nicholas D. Vogl, A. Wayne |
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Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) |
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Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) |
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Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) |
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Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) |
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Using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) |
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using morphology to infer physiology: case studies on rorqual whales (balaenopteridae) |
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