Browsing Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology by Journals "Frontiers in Zoology"
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Detailed reconstruction of the musculature in Limnognathia maerski (Micrognathozoa) and comparison with other Gnathifera
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10-01)Introduction: Limnognathia maerski is the single species of the recently described taxon, Micrognathozoa. The most conspicuous character of this animal is the complex set of jaws, which resembles an even more intricate ... -
Development and juvenile anatomy of the nemertodermatid Meara stichopi (Bock) Westblad 1949 (Acoelomorpha)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-07-07)Introduction: Nemertodermatida is the sister group of the Acoela, which together form the Acoelomorpha, a taxon that comprises bilaterally symmetric, small aquatic worms. While there are several descriptions of the embryology ... -
Laboratory study of Fritillaria lifecycle reveals key morphogenetic events leading to genus-specific anatomy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)A fascinating variety of adult body plans can be found in the Tunicates, the closest existing relatives of vertebrates. A distinctive feature of the larvacean class of pelagic tunicates is the presence of a highly specialized ... -
A nemertean excitatory peptide/CCHamide regulates ciliary swimming in the larvae of Lineus longissimus
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-10)Background The trochozoan excitatory peptide (EP) and its ortholog, the arthropod CCHamide, are neuropeptides that are only investigated in very few animal species. Previous studies on different trochozoan species focused ...