Comparative anatomy and ontogeny of appendicular skeleton of Pseudopus apodus (Pallas, 1775) (Anguimorpha, Anguidae) and a pattern of hindlimb loss in Anguinae

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozef Klembara ◽  
Oleksandr Yaryhin ◽  
Jana Majerová ◽  
Miroslav Hain
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Anatomy ◽  
Appendicular Skeleton

A standardized terminology of spines in the order Siluriformes (Actinopterygii: Ostariophysi)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo A Ballen ◽  
Mario C C De Pinna
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Anatomy ◽  
Appendicular Skeleton ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Direct Examination ◽  
Dorsal Fin ◽  
Anatomical Nomenclature ◽  
Standardized Terminology ◽  
The Cost ◽  
First Time ◽  
Terminology System

Abstract A standardized terminology for the anatomy of pectoral- and dorsal-fin spines in the order Siluriformes is proposed based on an extensive literature review and direct examination of representatives of the order. The adult anatomy of the spines is described in detail. Terminology of various spine parts are reviewed and standardized, each term provided with a synonymic list organizing previous usage. Most of the structures treated have been recorded and named in the literature, but some are herein named for the first time. A quantitative approach is proposed for orienting decisions on name usage, aiming at minimizing differences between the terminology proposed and the vast amount of pre-existing literature, herein called the cost function. It is expected that this system will aid efforts in organizing the chaotic anatomical nomenclature of the appendicular skeleton in Siluriformes, and provide a solid basis for advances in comparative anatomy and nomenclature. The proposed terminology system has potential application on a number of fields that utilize information from catfish spines, ranging from taxonomy to phylogenetic systematics to paleontology and archaeology.

Floral Vascular Comparative Anatomy ofStellaria mediaandMyosoton aquaticumand its Systematic Significance

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 525
Author(s):  
Zu-Ren LI ◽  
Nan HU ◽  
Ji-Gang YANG ◽  
Bing YANG ◽  
Hai-Min LIAO
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Anatomy ◽  
Systematic Significance

The rhinoceros among Serpents: Comparative anatomy and experimental biophysics of Calabar burrowing python (Calabaria reinhardtii ) skin

2017 ◽  
Vol 279 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawei Han ◽  
Bruce A. Young
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Anatomy
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