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Before considering the carnivores’ adaptations for aquatic living, one must define what is meant by an “adaptation” as well as identify those species that are aquatic. Neither task is simple.
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Estes, J.A. (1989). Adaptations for Aquatic Living by Carnivores. In: Gittleman, J.L. (eds) Carnivore Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4716-4_10
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