Life-history evolution: at the origins of metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is a widespread life history strategy of animals but apart from some model organisms it is poorly characterized. A recent study of moon jellies highlights the similarities and differences between the various types of metamorphosis and illuminates its molecular determinants.
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| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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Current biology
Year: 2014, Volume: 24, Issue: 4, Pages: R159-R161 |
| ISSN: | 1879-0445 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.003 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.003 Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982214000049 |
| Author Notes: | Thomas W. Holstein and Vincent Laudet |
| Summary: | Metamorphosis is a widespread life history strategy of animals but apart from some model organisms it is poorly characterized. A recent study of moon jellies highlights the similarities and differences between the various types of metamorphosis and illuminates its molecular determinants. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 14.02.2017 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1879-0445 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.003 |