The developmental and structural uniqueness of the embryo of the extremophile viviparous nematode, Tokorhabditis tufae
Viviparity, a reproductive form that supplies nutrients to the embryo during gestation, has repeatedly and independently occurred in multiple lineages of animals. During the convergent evolution of viviparity, various modifications of development, structure, and physiology emerged. A new species of...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Physiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1197477/full |