Embryological evidence substantiates the subcoxal theory on the origin of pleuron in insects
Abstract The lateral body plate pleuron is a significant structure in insects that contributes to the development and elaboration of wings and limbs (appendages). Although the pleuron is thought to originate from the proximal-most appendicular segment, the subcoxa, details remain unclear, and the mo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-12728-2 |