Comparative transcriptomics in Syllidae (Annelida) indicates that posterior regeneration and regular growth are comparable, while anterior regeneration is a distinct process

Abstract Background Annelids exhibit remarkable postembryonic developmental abilities. Most annelids grow during their whole life by adding segments through the action of a segment addition zone (SAZ) located in front of the pygidium. In addition, they show an outstanding ability to regenerate their...

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Main Authors: Rannyele Passos Ribeiro, Guillermo Ponz-Segrelles, Christoph Bleidorn, Maria Teresa Aguado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-019-6223-y