Fish spines as a source of pathology

CT renders of the skulls and face of a NZ Fur Seal. Image courtesy of David Hocking

Using CT at the Monash Node of NIF, a multidisciplinary team of researchers are investigating the diets of New Zealand fur seals. Dr Hocking et al have discovered fish spines embedded in the head of a seal, suggesting the seals have a diet that fights back.

NZ Fur Seal skull, rendered using CT, showing the fish spines found embedded in the facial muscles. Image courtesy of Dr David Hocking — NZ Fur Seal skull, rendered using CT. Image courtesy of Dr David Hocking

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Fish spines as a source of pathology

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