Feeding Kinematics, Suction, and Hydraulic Jetting Performance of Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina)

The feeding kinematics, suction and hydraulic jetting capabilities of captive harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) were characterized during controlled feeding trials. Feeding trials were conducted using a feeding apparatus that allowed a choice between biting and suction, but also presented food that coul...

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Main Authors: Marshall, Christopher D., Wieskotten, Sven, Hanke, Wolf, Hanke, Frederike D., Marsh, Alyssa, Kot, Brian, Dehnhardt, Guido
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901688/