Fields of elasmobranch anatomy and physiology
Document Type
Syllabus
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
Sharks have gotten quite the reputation for being fearsome ocean predators, capturing prey with speed, force, and accuracy. The way a shark’s body looks (morphology) and how it functions (physiology) are what allow it to succeed in each portion of a predation event. First, sharks detect their predators through an array of senses such as hearing, smelling, feeling, and even detecting electrical fields. Next, sharks use their muscles to move in for the attack, closing in on their prey item. Now a shark is ready to capture its prey using its specialized jaws and teeth. Finally, it’s time to ingest the prey, moving food through the digestive tract. This chapter highlights the previous work done on shark morphology and physiology, points out the things we do not know, and invites future BIPOC scientists to get involved in exploring these questions.
Identifier
85143938253 (Scopus)
ISBN
[9781032196961, 9781000775495]
Publication Title
Minorities in Shark Sciences Diverse Voices in Shark Research
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003260370-3
First Page
71
Last Page
115
Recommended Citation
Eve Simonitis, Lauren; Andrew, Miasara; Brewer-Tinsley, Tatyana; Jones, Aubree; Thomas, Peyton; Van Eyck, Sabrina; and Webber-Schultz, Amani, "Fields of elasmobranch anatomy and physiology" (2022). Faculty Publications. 3553.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/3553
