First discovery of a primitive coelacanth fin fills a major gap in the evolution of lobed fins and limbs.
The fossil record provides unique clues about the primitive pattern of lobed fins, the precursors of digit-bearing limbs. Such information is vital for understanding the evolutionary transition from fish fins to tetrapod limbs, and it guides the choice of model systems for investigating the developm...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Langue: | English |
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2007
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