Browsing Friday Harbor Laboratories Student Research Papers by Author "Bannister, Lilia"

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Functional Morphology of Elasmobranch Jaws: Testing the Strain Rate of the Hyomandibulae Cartilage

Hasegawa, Eva H.; Bannister, Lilia (Friday Harbor Laboratories, 2013-12)

This project explored and analyzed the strain and structure of elasmobranch jaws, particularly the hyoid arch. The cartilaginous element tested was the hyomandibula in four individuals each of the angel shark, Squatina ...
Stress, Strain, and Deformation of Chondrichthyan Hyomandibulae During Feeding

Bannister, Lilia (Friday Harbor Laboratories, 2013-12)

The powerful and aggressive feeding habits of various shark species are clear indications that individuals are capable of applying incredible force to their prey. Sharks have been known to crush hard bone and shell (Wroe ...