Origin of the holothurians (Echinodermata) derived by constructional morphology
According to a recent hypothesis, the holothurians originated by a process of extreme paedomorphism as "giant larvae", with "<i>de novo</i>" developed radial systems. However, the present approach, which follows the principles of constructional morphology, supports fo...
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| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2002-01-01
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| Series: | Fossil Record |
| Online Access: | http://www.foss-rec.net/5/141/2002/fr-5-141-2002.pdf |