The intramandibular joint in Girella: A
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Lara A. Ferry-Graham; Nicolai Konow
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Article
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2009
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Intramandibular joints (IMJ) are novel articulations between bony elements of the lower jaw that have evolved independently in multiple fish lineages and are typically associated with biting herbivory. This novel joint is hypothesized to function by augmenting oral jaw expansion during