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Individuals of the common Namib Day Gecko vary in how adaptive simplification alters sprint biomechanics
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Locomotion inextricably links biomechanics to ecology as animals maneuver through mechanically challenging environments. Faster individuals are more likely to escape predators, surviving to produce more offspring. Fast sprint speed evol...
Publication · March 02, 2026
Lateral movements of a massive tail influence gecko locomotion: an integrative study comparing tail restriction and autotomy
Abstract
Tails are an intricate component of the locomotor system for many vertebrates. Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) possess a large tail that is laterally undulated during steady locomotion. However, the tail is readily shed via auto...
Publication · March 02, 2026
XX/XY Sex Chromosomes in the South American Dwarf Gecko (Gonatodes humeralis)
Publication · March 02, 2026
Replicating the complexity of natural surfaces: technique validation and applications for biomimetics, ecology and evolution
Abstract
The surfaces of animals, plants and abiotic structures are not only important for organismal survival, but they have also inspired countless biomimetic and industrial applications. Additionally, the surfaces of animals and plants exhibi...
Publication · March 02, 2026
Non-uniform evolutionary response of gecko eye size to changes in diel activity patterns
Abstract
Geckos feature a large range of eye sizes, but what drives this phenotypic diversity is currently unknown. Earlier studies point towards diel activity patterns (DAPs) and locomotory mode, but phylogenetic comparative studies in support ...
Publication · March 02, 2026
Angling-induced injuries have a negative impact on suction feeding performance and hydrodynamics in marine shiner perch, Cymatogaster aggregata
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ABSTRACT Fishing is a popular and lucrative sport around the world and, in some cases, may contribute to declining fish stocks. To mediate this problem and maintain fish biomass in aquatic ecosystems, catch-and-release fishing, whereby ...
Publication · March 02, 2026
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