Embryological evidence substantiates the subcoxal theory on the origin of pleuron in insects

Abstract The lateral body plate pleuron is a significant structure in insects that contributes to the development and elaboration of wings and limbs (appendages). Although the pleuron is thought to originate from the proximal-most appendicular segment, the subcoxa, details remain unclear, and the mo...

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Main Authors: Yuta Mashimo, Ryuichiro Machida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-12728-2