Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism
Hagfishes (Myxinidae), a family of jawless marine pre-vertebrates, hold a unique evolutionary position, sharing a joint ancestor with the entire vertebrate lineage. They are thought to fulfil primarily the ecological niche of scavengers in the deep ocean. However, we present new footage from baited...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Nature Publishing Group
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/17210 |