Heterochrony and developmental modularity of cranial osteogenesis in lipotyphlan mammals

Heterochrony and developmental modularity of cranial osteogenesis in lipotyphlan mammals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Here we provide the most comprehensive study to date on the cranial ossification sequence in Lipotyphla, the group which includes shrews, moles and hedgehogs. This unique group, which encapsulates diverse ecological modes, such as te...

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Main Authors: Koyabu Daisuke, Endo Hideki, Mitgutsch Christian, Suwa Gen, Catania Kenneth C, Zollikofer Christoph PE, Oda Sen-ichi, Koyasu Kazuhiko, Ando Motokazu, Sánchez-Villagra Marcelo R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:EvoDevo
Subjects:
skull
heterochrony
Eulipotyphla
embryology
ossification
integration
phylogeny
micro CT
Online Access:http://www.evodevojournal.com/content/2/1/21

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