Fins into limbs :: evolution, development, and transformation /

Long ago, fish fins evolved into the limbs of land vertebrates and tetrapods. During this transition, some elements of the fin were carried over while new features developed. Lizard limbs, bird wings, and human arms and legs are therefore all evolutionary modifications of the original tetrapod limb....

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Weitere Verfasser: Hall, Brian K. (Brian Keith), 1941-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
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Zusammenfassung:Long ago, fish fins evolved into the limbs of land vertebrates and tetrapods. During this transition, some elements of the fin were carried over while new features developed. Lizard limbs, bird wings, and human arms and legs are therefore all evolutionary modifications of the original tetrapod limb. A comprehensive look at the current state of research on fin and limb evolution and development, this volume addresses a wide range of subjects-including growth, structure, maintenance, function, and regeneration. Divided into sections on evolution, development, and transformation.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (433 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-416) and index.
ISBN:9780226313405
0226313409
1281957054
9781281957054
9786611957056
6611957057

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