Heterochronic evolution explains novel body shape in a Triassic coelacanth from Switzerland

Abstract A bizarre latimeriid coelacanth fish from the Middle Triassic of Switzerland shows skeletal features deviating from the uniform anatomy of coelacanths. The new form is closely related to a modern-looking coelacanth found in the same locality and differences between both are attributed to he...

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Main Authors: Lionel Cavin, Bastien Mennecart, Christian Obrist, Loïc Costeur, Heinz Furrer
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/c47517f48b6440f3bf6183f043d92f0e
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