Homeotic transformations and number changes in the vertebral column of Triturus newts

We explored intraspecific variation in vertebral formulae, more specifically the variation in the number of thoracic vertebrae and frequencies of transitional sacral vertebrae in Triturus newts (Caudata: Salamandridae). Within salamandrid salamanders this monophyletic group shows the highest dispari...

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Main Authors: Maja Slijepčević, Frietson Galis, Jan W. Arntzen, Ana Ivanović
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1397.pdf