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Fiber-type profile Slow-twitch long contraction times fatigue-resistant aerobic Fast-twitch short contraction times fatiguable anaerobic
Altricial Naked Eyes closed Little ability to move on their own Precocial Furred Eyes open Ability to move on their own
Intermediate Some hair Eyes open Little ability to move on their own
Grand (1992)
? Grand (1992)
Dearolf et al. (2000)
? Dearolf et al. (2000)
Methods Detailed dissections of stranded animals Adults Neonates Weighed brain and muscle Collected locomotor muscle samples Muscle histology – myosin ATPase staining
Dearolf (2003)
Dearolf (2003)