From commensalism to parasitism in Carapidae (Ophidiiformes): heterochronic modes of development?

Phenotypic variations allow a lineage to move into new regions of the adaptive landscape. The purpose of this study is to analyse the life history of the pearlfishes (Carapinae) in a phylogenetic framework and particularly to highlight the evolution of parasite and commensal ways of life. Furthermor...

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Main Authors: Eric Parmentier, Déborah Lanterbecq, Igor Eeckhaut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1786.pdf