Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers study coelacanth specimens at different stages of cranial development, providing new insights into the biology of this iconic animal. The study reveals unique observations about the development of the living coelacanth skull and brain, and opens up new avenues for research on the evolution of vertebrate heads.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Coelacanth reveals new insights into skull evolution European Synchrotron Radiation Facility · Apr 17, 2019 · first to report
- Fish that outlived dinosaurs reveals secrets of ancient skull evolution Flinders University · Apr 17, 2019