Evolutionary trends of the pharyngeal dentition in Cypriniformes (Actinopterygii: Ostariophysi).

BACKGROUND: The fish order Cypriniformes is one of the most diverse ray-finned fish groups in the world with more than 3000 recognized species. Cypriniformes are characterized by a striking distribution of their dentition: namely the absence of oral teeth and presence of pharyngeal teeth on the last...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Pasco-Viel, Cyril Charles, Pascale Chevret, Marie Semon, Paul Tafforeau, Laurent Viriot, Vincent Laudet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2892034?pdf=render