Modular development of the teleost trunk along the dorsoventral axis and zic1/zic4 as selector genes in the dorsal module

Teleost fish exhibit remarkable diversity in morphology, such as fins and coloration, particularly on the dorsal side. These structures are evolutionary adaptive because their back is highly visible to other individuals. However, owing to the late phenotypic appearance (from larva to adult) and lack...

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