Heterochrony and early left-right asymmetry in the development of the cardiorespiratory system of snakes.

Heterochrony and early left-right asymmetry in the development of the cardiorespiratory system of snakes.

Snake lungs show a remarkable diversity of organ asymmetries. The right lung is always fully developed, while the left lung is either absent, vestigial, or well-developed (but smaller than the right). A 'tracheal lung' is present in some taxa. These asymmetries are reflected in the pulmona...

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Main Authors: Benjamin J van Soldt, Brian D Metscher, Robert E Poelmann, Bart Vervust, Freek J Vonk, Gerd B Müller, Michael K Richardson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4282204?pdf=render

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