PUBLICATIONS:
76) Collins, C. and T.E. Higham. Accepted pending minor revision. Individual differences in locomotor biomechanics of a secondarily terrestrial gecko: The role of simplification of a morphological novelty. Scientific Reports.
75) Harrington, S., B. Hollingsworth, T.E. Higham, and T. Reeder. Accepted pending minor revision. Pleistocene climatic fluctuations drive historical isolation and secondary contact in the Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber) in Baja California. Journal of Biogeography
74) Jagnandan, K. and T.E. Higham. Accepted pending minor revision. Lateral movements of a massive tail influence gecko locomotion: an integrative study comparing tail restriction and autotomy. Scientific Reports
73) Freymiller, G.A., M.D. Whitford, T.E. Higham, and R.W. Clark. 2017. Recent interactions with snakes enhance escape performance of desert kangaroo rats exposed to a simulated attack. In Press. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society
72) Higham, T.E., H.A. Jamniczky, K. Jagnandan, S.J. Smith, T.N. Barry, and S.M. Rogers. 2017. Comparative dynamics of suction feeding in marine and freshwater three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus: kinematics and geometric morphometrics. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/blx069
71) Higham, T.E., A.P. Russell, and K.J. Niklas. 2017. Leaping lizards landing on leaves: escape-induced jumps in the rainforest canopy challenge the adhesive limits of geckos. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 14, 20170156
70) Higham, T.E., T. Gamble, and A.P. Russell. 2017. On the origin of frictional adhesion in geckos: small morphological changes lead to a major biomechanical transition in the genus Gonatodes. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 120, 503-517.
69) Foster, K.L. and T.E. Higham. 2017. Integrating gastrocnemius force-length properties, in vivo activation, and operating lengths reveals how Anolis deal with ecological challenges. Journal of Experimental Biology. 220, 796-806
68) Higham, T.E., R.W. Clark, C.E. Collins, M.D. Whitford, and G.A. Freymiller. 2017. Rattlesnakes are extremely fast and variable when striking at kangaroo rats in nature: Three-dimensional high-speed kinematics at night. Scientific Reports. 7, 40412.
67) Birn-Jeffery, A. and T.E. Higham. 2016. Light level impacts locomotor biomechanics in a secondarily diurnal gecko, Rhoptropus afer. Journal of Experimental Biology. 219, 3649-3655.
66) Higham, T.E., S.M. Rogers, R.B. Langerhans, H.A. Jamniczky, G.V. Lauder, W.J. Stewart, C.H. Martin, and D.N. Reznick. 2016. Speciation through the lens of biomechanics: locomotion, prey capture, and reproductive isolation. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. 283, 20161294.
65) Gillis, G. and T.E. Higham. 2016. Consequences of lost endings: caudal autotomy as a lens for focusing attention on tail function during locomotion. Journal of Experimental Biology. 219, 2416-2422.
64) Zhuang, M.V. and T.E. Higham. 2016. Arboreal day geckos (Phelsuma madagascariensis) modulate their fore- and hind limb kinematics differentially in response to changes in habitat structure. PLoS ONE. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153520
63) Birn-Jeffery, A. and T.E. Higham. 2016. Geckos decouple fore- and hind limb kinematics in response to changes in incline. Frontiers in Zoology. 13:11, DOI 10.1186/s12983-016-0144-2.
62) Irschick, D.I. and T.E. Higham. 2016. Animal Athletes: An Ecological and and Evolutionary Approach. Oxford University Press.
61) Olberding, J.P., A. Herrel, T.E. Higham, and T. Garland, Jr. 2016. Limb segment contributions to the evolution of hind limb length in phrynosomatid lizards. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 117, 775-795.
60) Higham, T.E., W.J. Stewart, and P.C. Wainwright. 2015. Turbulence, temperature, and turbidity: The ecomechanics of predator-prey interactions in fishes. Integrative and Comparative Biology. 55, 6-20.
59) Day, S.W., T.E. Higham, R. Holzman, and S. Van Wassenbergh. 2015. Morphology, kinematics, and dynamics: The mechanics of suction feeding in fishes. Integrative and Comparative Biology. 55, 21-35.
58) Kane, E.A. and T.E. Higham. 2015. Complex systems are more than the sum of their parts: Using integration to understand performance, biomechanics, and diversity. Integrative and Comparative Biology. 55, 146-165.
57) Russell, A.P., J. Baskerville, T. Gamble, and T.E. Higham. 2015. The evolution of digit form in Gonatodes (Gekkota: Sphaerodactylidae) and its implications for the transition from frictional to adhesive contact in gekkotans. Journal of Morphology. In press.
56) Higham, T.E. 2015. Bolting, bouldering, and burrowing: functional morphology and biomechanics of pedal specializations in desert-dwelling lizards. In: All Animals are Interesting: A Festschrift in Honour of Anthony P. Russell. O.R.P. Bininda-Emonds, G.L. Powell, H.A. Jamniczky, A.M. Bauer & J. Theodor (eds.) BIS-Verlag der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg. pp. 279-302.
55) Van Wassenbergh, S., Day, S.W., Hernandez, P., Higham, T.E., and T. Skorczewski. 2015. Suction power output and the inertial cost of rotating the neurocranium to generate suction in fish. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 372, 159-167.
54) Higham, T.E., G.J. Measey, A.V. Birn-Jeffery, A. Herrel, and K.A. Tolley. 2015. Functional divergence between morphs of a dwarf chameleon: Differential locomotor kinematics in relation to habitat structure. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 116, 27-40.
53) Higham, T.E., A. Birn-Jeffery, C.E. Collins, C.D. Hulsey, and A.P. Russell. 2015. Adaptive simplification and the evolution of gecko locomotion: Morphological and biomechanical consequences of losing adhesion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 112, 809-814. Media coverage by the Los Angeles Times, UCR Today, IFL Science, and many others. Also check out our Cover image
52) Collins, C.E., A.P. Russell, and T.E. Higham. 2015. Subdigital adhesive pad morphology varies in relation to structural habitat use in the Namib Day Gecko, Rhoptropus afer. Functional Ecology. 29, 66-77.
51) Foster, K.L., C.E. Collins, T.E. Higham and T. Garland, Jr. In Press. Determinants of lizard escape performance: decision, motivation, ability, and opportunity. In Escaping from predators: An integrative view of escape decisions and refuge use, eds. W.E. Cooper, Jr. and D.T. Blumstein. pp. 287-321.
50) Stewart, W.J. and T.E. Higham. 2014. Passively stuck: death does not affect gecko adhesion strength. Biology Letters. 10, 20140701. Media coverage by Smithsonian, UCR Today, Science, IFL Science, and many others.
49) Jagnandan, K., A.P. Russell, and T.E. Higham. 2014. Tail autotomy and subsequent regeneration alter the mechanics of locomotion in lizards. Journal of Experimental Biology. 271, 3891-3897.
48) Birn-Jeffery, A. and T.E. Higham. 2014. Geckos significantly alter foot orientation to facilitate adhesion during downhill locomotion. Biology Letters 10, 20140456. Media coverage by the Nature World News, UCR Today, Adhesives.org, and many others.
47) Blob, R.W. and T.E. Higham. 2014. Terrestrial locomotion - Where do we stand, where are we going? Integrative and Comparative Biology. 54, 1051-1057.
46) Seamone, S., T.A. Blaine and T.E. Higham. 2014. Sharks modulate their escape behavior in response to predator size, speed, and approach orientation. Zoology. 117, 377-382.
45) Birn-Jeffery, A. and T.E. Higham. 2014. The scaling of uphill and downhill locomotion in legged animals. Integrative and Comparative Biology. 54, 1159-1172.
44) Kane, E.A. and T.E. Higham. 2014. Modeled 3D suction accuracy predicts prey capture success in three centrarchids. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 11, 20140223. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2014.0216
43) Russell, A.P., E.K. Lai, G.L. Powell and T.E. Higham. 2014. Density and distribution of cutaneous sensilla on tails of Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius) in relation to caudal autotomy. Journal of Morphology. 275, 961-979. doi: 10.1002/jmor.20269
42) Foster, K.L. and T.E. Higham. 2014. Context-dependent changes in motor control and kinematics during locomotion: modulation and decoupling. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. 281, 20133331. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2013.3331
41) Higham, T.E., A.P. Russell, and P.A. Zani. 2013. Integrative biology of tail autotomy in lizards. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. 86, 603-610.
40) Higham, T.E., K.R. Lipsett, D.A. Syme, and A.P. Russell. 2013. Controlled chaos: muscle contractile dynamics, fiber types, and three-dimensional kinematics of autotomized lizard tails. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. 86, 611-630.
39) Anderson, C.V. and T.E. Higham. 2013. Anatomy. In: The Biology of Chameleons. Tolley, K.A. and Herrel, A. (eds). University of California Press. pp. 7-56
38) Higham, T.E. and C.V. Anderson. 2013. Function and Adaptation. In: The Biology of Chameleons. Tolley, K.A. and Herrel, A. (eds). University of California Press. pp. 63-84.
37) Higham, T.E. and D.J. Irschick. 2013. Springs, steroids, and slingshots: the roles of enhancers and constraints in animal movement. Journal of Comparative Physiology B. 183, 583-595.
36) Kane, E.A. and T.E. Higham. 2012. Life in the flow lane: differences in pectoral fin morphology suggest transitions in station-holding demand across species of marine sculpin. Zoology. 115, 223-232.
35) Foster, K.L. and T.E. Higham. 2012. How forelimb and hindlimb function changes with incline and perch diameter in the green anole (Anolis carolinensis). Journal of Experimental Biology. 215, 2288-2300.
34) Higham, T.E. and A.P. Russell. 2012. Time-varying motor control of autotomized leopard gecko tails: multiple inputs and behavioral modulation. Journal of Experimental Biology. 215, 435-441.
33) Olberding, J.P. L.D. McBrayer, and T.E. Higham. 2012. Performance and three-dimensional kinematics of bipedal lizards during obstacle negotiation. Journal of Experimental Biology. 215, 247-255.
32) O’Connor, J.L., L.D. McBrayer, T.E. Higham, J.F. Husak, I.T. Moore, and D.C. Rostal. 2011. Effects of training and testosterone on locomotor performance in male six-lined racerunners (Aspidoscelis sexlineata). Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. 84, 394-405.
30) Higham, T.E., P.G. Korchari, and L.D. McBrayer. 2011. How muscles define maximum locomotor performance in lizards: An analysis using swing and stance phase muscles. Journal of Experimental Biology. 214, 1685-1691.
29) Kane, E.A. and T.E. Higham. 2011. The integration of locomotion and feeding in cottid fishes: Functional disparity despite morphological similarity. Journal of Experimental Biology. 214, 1092-1099.
28) Clark, A.J. and T.E. Higham. 2011. Slipping, sliding, and stability: locomotor strategies for overcoming low-friction surfaces. Journal of Experimental Biology. 214, 1369-1378.
27) Higham, T.E. and A.A. Biewener. 2011. Functional and architectural complexity within and between muscles: regional variation and intermuscular force transmission. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. 366, 1477-1487.
26) Higham, T.E., A.A. Biewener, and S. Delp. 2011. Mechanics, modulation and modeling: how muscles actuate and control movement. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. 366, 1463-1465.
26) Fuller, P.O, T.E. Higham, and A.J. Clark. 2011. Posture, speed, and habitat structure: Three-dimensional hindlimb kinematics of two species of padless geckos. Zoology. 114, 104-112.
25) Higham, T.E., P.G. Korchari, and L.D. McBrayer. 2011. How to climb a tree: Lizards accelerate faster, but pause more, when escaping on vertical surfaces. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 102, 83-90.
24) Higham, T.E. 2011. The biomechanics of feeding in fishes. In: Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology: From Genome to Environment. Farrell, A.P. (ed.), volume 1, pp. 597-602. Sand Diego: Academic Press.
23) Higham, T.E. 2010. Book review of “Feeding and Digestive Functions of Fishes”. Quarterly Review of Biology. 85, 374.
22) Higham, T.E. and A.P. Russell. 2010. Divergence in locomotor performance, ecology, and morphology between two sympatric sister species of desert-dwelling gecko. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 101, 860-869.
21) Foster, K.L. and T.E. Higham. 2010. How to build a pectoral fin: Functional morphology and steady swimming kinematics of the spotted ratfish, Hydrolagus colliei. Canadian Journal of Zoology. 88 (8), 774-780.
20) Higham, T.E. and A.P. Russell. 2010. Flip, flop and fly: modulated motor control and highly variable movement patterns of autotomized gecko tails. Biology Letters. 6, 70-73. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2009.0577
19) Russell, A.P. and T.E. Higham. 2009. A new angle on clinging in geckos: Incline, not surface structure, triggers the deployment of adhesive system. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. 276, 3705-3709.
18) Higham, T.E. and A.A. Biewener. 2009. Fatigue alters in vivo function within and between limb muscles during locomotion. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. 276, 1193-1197.
17) Wainwright, P.C., R.S. Mehta and T.E. Higham. 2008. Stereotypy, flexibility and coordination: key concepts in behavioral functional morphology. Journal of Experimental Biology. 211, 3523-3528.
16) Higham, T.E. and F.E. Nelson. 2008. The integration of lateral gastrocnemius muscle function and kinematics in running turkeys. Zoology 111, 483-493.
15) Higham, T.E. and A.A. Biewener. 2008. Integration within and between muscles during terrestrial locomotion: effects of incline and speed. Journal of Experimental Biology 211, 2303-2316.
14) Higham, T.E., A.A. Biewener and J.M. Wakeling. 2008. Functional diversification within and between muscle synergists during locomotion. Biology Letters 4, 41-44.
13) Day, S. W., T. E. Higham and P. C. Wainwright. 2007. Time resolved measurements of the flow generated by suction feeding fish. Experiments in Fluids. 43, 713-724.
12) Wainwright, P.C., A.M. Carroll, D.C. Collar, S.W. Day, T.E. Higham and R.A. Holzman. 2007. Suction feeding mechanics, performance and diversity in fishes. Integrative and Comparative Biology 47, 96-106.
11) Higham, T.E. 2007. The integration of locomotion and prey capture in vertebrates: evolution of morphology, behavior and performance. Integrative and Comparative Biology 47, 82-95
10) Higham, T.E., C.D. Hulsey, O. Rican and A.M. Carroll. 2007. Feeding with speed: prey capture evolution in cichlids. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 20, 70-78.
9) Higham, T.E. 2007. Feeding, fins and braking maneuvers: locomotion during prey capture in centrarchid fishes. Journal of Experimental Biology 210, 107-117.
8) Higham, T.E., S.W. Day, and P.C. Wainwright. 2006. The pressures of suction feeding: the relation between buccal pressure and induced fluid speed in centrarchid fishes. Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 3281-3287.
7) Higham, T.E., S.W. Day, and P.C. Wainwright. 2006. Multidimensional analysis of suction feeding performance in fishes: fluid speed, acceleration, strike accuracy and the ingested volume of water. Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 2713-2725.
6) Higham, T.E., B. Malas, B.C. Jayne and G.V. Lauder. 2005. Constraints on starting and stopping: behavior compensates for reduced pectoral fin area during braking of the bluegill sunfish Lepomis macrochirus. Journal of Experimental Biology 208, 4735-4746.
5) Day, S.W., T.E. Higham, A.Y. Cheer, and P.C. Wainwright. 2005. Spatial and temporal patterns of water flow generated by suction feeding bluegill sunfish Lepomis macrochirus resolved by Particle Image Velocimetry. Journal of Experimental Biology 208, 2661-2671. Also see cover.
4) Higham, T.E., S.W. Day and P.C. Wainwright. 2005. Sucking while swimming: evaluating the effects of ram speed on suction generation in bluegill sunfish Lepomis macrochirus using digital particle image velocimetry. Journal of Experimental Biology 208, 2653-2660. Also see cover.
3) Higham, T.E., and B.C. Jayne. 2004. In vivo muscle activity in the hindlimb of the arboreal lizard, Chamaeleo calyptratus: general patterns and the effects of incline. Journal of Experimental Biology 207, 249-261.
2) Higham, T.E., and B.C. Jayne. 2004. Locomotion of lizards on inclines and perches: hindlimb kinematics of an arboreal specialist and a terrestrial generalist. Journal of Experimental Biology 207, 233-248.
1) Higham, T.E., M.S. Davenport, and B.C. Jayne. 2001. Maneuvering in an arboreal habitat: the effects of turning angle on the locomotion of three sympatric ecomorphs of Anolis lizards. Journal of Experimental Biology 204, 4141-4155.