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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Hauptverfasser: Holstein, Thomas W. (VerfasserIn) , Laudet, Vincent (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2014
In: Current biology
Year: 2014, Jahrgang: 24, Heft: 4, Pages: R159-R161
ISSN:1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.003
Online-Zugang: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
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Verfasserangaben:Thomas W. Holstein and Vincent Laudet
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Zusammenfassung: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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ISSN:1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.003