The evolutionary origins of the vertebrate olfactory system
Vertebrates develop an olfactory system that detects odorants and pheromones through their interaction with specialized cell surface receptors on olfactory sensory neurons. During development, the olfactory system forms from the olfactory placodes, specialized areas of the anterior ectoderm that sha...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Royal Society
2020
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