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Table 3 Component loading scores from the PCA performed on the kinematic dataset

From: The cerato-mandibular ligament: a key functional trait for grazing in damselfishes (Pomacentridae)

 

PC1

PC2

Variance explained (%)

52.87

16.91

Eigenvalues

3.70

1.18

#1) MRM

0.55

−0.70

#2) Max. lower jaw depression

0.07

0.68

#3) Mean closing speed of lower jaw

0.76

0.13

#4) Max. acceleration in RM

0.83

−0.31

#5) Time between (#1) and the bite

−0.82

−0.16

#6) Synchronization between hyoid apparatus and lower jaw

−0.77

−0.22

7) Lower jaw closing duration

−0.92

−0.20

  1. Significant loadings (>0.6) are bolded.