Cranial morphology of the orectolobiform shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum Müller & Henle, 1838

Elasmobranchs, comprising sharks, skates, and rays, have a long evolutionary history extending back into the Palaeozoic. They are characterized by various unique traits including a predominantly cartilaginous skeleton, superficial prismatic phosphatic layer, and permanent tooth replacement. Moreover...

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Main Authors: Manuel Andreas Staggl, Daniel Abed-Navandi, Jürgen Kriwet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft 2022-06-01
Series:Vertebrate Zoology
Online Access:https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/84732/download/pdf/