Insights into the formation and diversification of a novel chiropteran wing membrane from embryonic development

Abstract Background Through the evolution of novel wing structures, bats (Order Chiroptera) became the only mammalian group to achieve powered flight. This achievement preceded the massive adaptive radiation of bats into diverse ecological niches. We investigate some of the developmental processes t...

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Main Authors: Neal Anthwal, Daniel J. Urban, Alexa Sadier, Risa Takenaka, Simon Spiro, Nancy Simmons, Richard R. Behringer, Chris J. Cretekos, John J. Rasweiler, Karen E. Sears
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01598-y