A tough nut to crack. Adaptations to seed cracking in finches.

Author(s):: Meij, M.A.A. van der

Published: 2004
Publication type: Doctoral Thesis

Evolutionary morphologyFeedingBite forceSeed husking performanceJaw musclesSkull shapeEstrildidsFringillids

Defense date: 2004-09-22
Language: English
Supervisor(s): Zweers, G.A.
Advisor(s): Bout, R.G.
Qualification: Ph.D.
Degree granting institution: Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl: 1887/614