Re: Not: why the long face? but:why the long neck?

[Mike Habib <habib@jhmi.edu>]

Without some very precise data, figuring out the most important  
selective components for something like that is going to be darn-near  
impossible.  However, It is worth noting that the strength and length  
of the neck are biomechanically important for feeding in varanids.

Cheers,

--Mike Habib


Michael Habib
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Chatham University
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On Oct 9, 2009, at 8:10 AM, David Peters wrote:

> Curious for reasons as to what certain monitors do with their long,  
> long neck?
>
> Spying seems to be one reason. And if they're evasive, perhaps it  
> gives a little extra time to spot and run?
>
> David Peters
> St. Louis