Origin and evolutionary plasticity of the gastric caecum in sea urchins (Echinodermata: Echinoidea)
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The digestive tract of many metazoan invertebrates is characterized by the presence of caeca or diverticula that serve secretory and/or absorptive functions. With the development of various feeding habits, distinctive digestive organ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Evolutionary Biology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/313 |