Skeletal development in the heterocercal caudal fin of spotted gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) and other Lepisosteiformes

Conclusion: The present work highlights the power and importance of ontogenic studies, and provides bases for future evolutionary and morphological investigations on actinopterygians fins. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Developmental Dynamics - January 1, 2018 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Thomas Desvignes, Andrew Carey, Ingo Braasch, Trevor Enright, John H. Postlethwait Tags: Research Article Source Type: research