Developmental biology: A chordate with a difference
Abstract
Molecular studies of tunicate development show that genetic programmes for early embryonic patterning can change radically during evolution, without completely disrupting the basic chordate body plan.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- May 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1038/447153a
- Bibcode:
- 2007Natur.447..153H