Of tests, trochs, shells, and spicules: Development of the basal mollusk <it>Wirenia argentea </it>(Solenogastres) and its bearing on the evolution of trochozoan larval key features

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The phylogenetic status of the aplacophoran mollusk taxon Solenogastres (Neomeniomorpha) is controversially discussed. Some authors propose the clade to represent the most basal branch within Mollusca, while others claim aplacophoran...

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Main Authors: Wanninger Andreas, Todt Christiane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Online Access:http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/7/1/6