ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
,
Natural Sciences in General
,
Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] The vomiting reflex is a protective mechanism for the bulk ejection of noxious material, and is common in vertebrates. Here we show that the thornback ray Raja clavata (Rajidae) can ‘rinse’ its stomach by full gastric eversion, washing small indigestible food particles and ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/35007149