Specialisations in extreme cranial morphology: a detailed functional morphological study of prey capture in seahorses and pipefishes (Syngnathidae). University of Antwerp
When fish want to catch their prey underwater, their feeding apparatus must meet specific demands due to the relative high viscosity and density of water. To handle the physical properties of water, most fish will use suction feeding. However, a remarkable diverisity of cranial morphology can be found among fishes. A striking example exists in the family of Syngnathidae (seahorses and pipefishes). Their cranial morphology is characterized by a ...