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High frequencies of theropod bite marks provide evidence for feeding, scavenging, and possible cannibalism in a stressed Late Jurassic ecosystem by Drumheller, Stephanie K, McHugh, Julia B, Kane, Miriam, Riedel, Anja, D'Amore, Domenic C

“…Bite marks provide direct evidence for trophic interactions and competition in the fossil record. However, variations in paleoecological dynamics, such as…”
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Illustrating ontogenetic change in the dentition of the Nile monitor lizard, Varanus niloticus: a case study in the application of geometric morphometric methods for the quantification of shape–size heterodonty by D'Amore, Domenic C.

“…Many recent attempts have been made to quantify heterodonty in non‐mammalian vertebrates, but the majority of these are limited to Euclidian measurements. One…”
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Quantitative heterodonty in Crocodylia: assessing size and shape across modern and extinct taxa by D'Amore, Domenic C, Harmon, Megan, Drumheller, Stephanie K, Testin, Jason J

“…Heterodonty in Crocodylia and closely related taxa has not been defined quantitatively, as the teeth rarely have been measured. This has resulted in a range of…”
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Prey size and ecological separation in spinosaurid theropods based on heterodonty and rostrum shape by D'Amore, Domenic C, Johnson-Ransom, Evan, Snively, Eric, Hone, David W E

“…Members of the dinosaur clade Spinosauridae had numerous traits attributed to feeding in or around water, and their feeding apparatus has often been considered…”
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Komodo monitor (Varanus komodoensis) feeding behavior and dental function reflected through tooth marks on bone surfaces, and the application to ziphodont paleobiology by D'Amore, Domenic C, Blumenschine, Robert J

“…Most functional interpretations of ziphodont dentition are based on limited morphometric, behavioral, and taphonomic studies, but few are based on controlled…”
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Claw morphometrics in monitor lizards: Variable substrate and habitat use correlate to shape diversity within a predator guild by D'Amore, Domenic C., Clulow, Simon, Doody, J. Sean, Rhind, David, McHenry, Colin R.

“…Numerous studies investigate morphology in the context of habitat, and lizards have received particular attention. Substrate usage is often reflected in the…”
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The effects of biting and pulling on the forces generated during feeding in the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) by D'Amore, Domenic C, Moreno, Karen, McHenry, Colin R, Wroe, Stephen

“…In addition to biting, it has been speculated that the forces resulting from pulling on food items may also contribute to feeding success in carnivorous…”
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The Dry Season Shuffle: Gorges Provide Refugia for Animal Communities in Tropical Savannah Ecosystems by Doody, J Sean, Clulow, Simon, Kay, Geoff, D'Amore, Domenic, Rhind, David, Wilson, Steve, Ellis, Ryan, Castellano, Christina, McHenry, Colin, Quayle, Michelle, Hands, Kim, Sawyer, Graeme, Bass, Michael

“…In the wet-dry tropics, animal species face the major challenges of acquiring food, water or shelter during an extended dry season. Although large and…”
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A Functional Explanation for Denticulation in Theropod Dinosaur Teeth by D'Amore, Domenic C.

“…The serrated, or denticulated, ziphodont teeth of theropod dinosaurs display variability in their extent of denticulation. The functional model proposed here…”
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Using striated tooth marks on bone to predict body size in theropod dinosaurs: a model based on feeding observations of Varanus komodoensis, the Komodo monitor by D'Amore, Domenic C, Blumenschine, Robert J

“…Mesozoic tooth marks on bone surfaces directly link consumers to fossil assemblage formation. Striated tooth marks are believed to form by theropod denticle…”
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A newly recognized theropod assemblage from the Lewisville Formation (Woodbine Group; Cenomanian) and its implications for understanding Late Cretaceous Appalachian terrestrial ecosystems by Noto, Christopher R, D'Amore, Domenic C, Drumheller, Stephanie K, Adams, Thomas L

“…While the terrestrial fossil record of the mid-Cretaceous interval (Aptian to Cenomanian) in North America has been poorly studied, the recent focus on fossil…”
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Iron-coated Komodo dragon teeth and the complex dental enamel of carnivorous reptiles by LeBlanc, Aaron R. H., Morrell, Alexander P., Sirovica, Slobodan, Al-Jawad, Maisoon, Labonte, David, D’Amore, Domenic C., Clemente, Christofer, Wang, Siyang, Giuliani, Finn, McGilvery, Catriona M., Pittman, Michael, Kaye, Thomas G., Stevenson, Colin, Capon, Joe, Tapley, Benjamin, Spiro, Simon, Addison, Owen

“…Komodo dragons ( Varanus komodoensis ) are the largest extant predatory lizards and their ziphodont (serrated, curved and blade-shaped) teeth make them…”
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Cranial performance in the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) as revealed by high‐resolution 3‐D finite element analysis by Moreno, Karen, Wroe, Stephen, Clausen, Philip, McHenry, Colin, D’Amore, Domenic C., Rayfield, Emily J., Cunningham, Eleanor

“…The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) displays a unique hold and pull‐feeding technique. Its delicate ‘space‐frame’ skull morphology differs greatly from…”
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Impacts of the invasive cane toad on aquatic reptiles in a highly modified ecosystem: the importance of replicating impact studies by Doody, J. Sean, Mayes, Phil, Clulow, Simon, Rhind, David, Green, Brian, Castellano, Christina M, D’Amore, Domenic, Mchenry, Colin

“…Invasive species can have dramatic and detrimental effects on native species, and the magnitude of these effects can be mediated by a plethora of factors. One…”
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Illustrating ontogenetic change in the dentition of the N ile monitor lizard, V aranus niloticus : a case study in the application of geometric morphometric methods for the quantification of shape–size heterodonty by D'Amore, Domenic C.

“…Many recent attempts have been made to quantify heterodonty in non‐mammalian vertebrates, but the majority of these are limited to Euclidian measurements. One…”
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A functional, behavioral, and taphonomic analysis of ziphodont dentition: Novel methodology for the evaluation of carnivorous dinosaur feeding paleoecology by D'Amore, Domenic C

“…Research on the feeding dynamics of carnivorous dinosaurs, most which fall within Theropoda, is based on cranial/limb structure and body dimensions…”
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Combining geometric morphometric analyses of multiple 2D observation views improves interpretation of evolutionary allometry and shape diversification in monitor lizard ( Varanus ) crania by Openshaw, Gabrielle H., D'Amore, Domenic C., Vidal-García, Marta, Keogh, J. Scott

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Nile and Ornate monitor lizard tooth and jaw morphology: phylogenetically relevant characters and founder populations by Serajfar, Yasmin Dee, Meers, Mason B, D'Amore, Domenic

“…Abstract only Nile monitors ( Varanus niloticus ), most closely related to the Ornate monitor ( V. ornatus ), differs from its sister taxon primarily in…”
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Using striated tooth marks on bone to predict body size in theropod dinosaurs: a model based on feeding observations of Varanus komodoensis, the Komodo monitor by D'Amore, Domenic C., Blumenschine, Robert J.

“…Mesozoic tooth marks on bone surfaces directly link consumers to fossil assemblage formation. Striated tooth marks are believed to form by theropod denticle…”
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A functional, behavioral, and taphonomic analysis of ziphodont dentition: Novel methodology for the evaluation of carnivorous dinosaur feeding paleoecology by D'Amore, Domenic C

“…Research on the feeding dynamics of carnivorous dinosaurs, most which fall within Theropoda, is based on cranial/limb structure and body dimensions…”
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