Gill-filament ossifications: a possible morphological synapomorphy uniting the families Balitoridae and Cobitidae (Ostariophysi: Cypriniformes)

Ossifications associated with the gill filaments of members of the Balitoridae and Cobitidae are described for the first time. Although gill‐filament ossifications are common in teleosts, similar ossifications were not observed in other members of the order Cypriniformes. Their presence is interpret...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of fish biology 2009-12, Vol.75 (10), p.2839-2844
Hauptverfasser:	Conway, K. W., Mayden, R. L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Balitoridae branchial arches Cartilage - anatomy & histology Cobitidae Cypriniformes Cypriniformes - anatomy & histology Cypriniformes - classification Cypriniformes - genetics Freshwater Gills - anatomy & histology ossification Ostariophysi primary lamellae Teleostei
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Zusammenfassung:	Ossifications associated with the gill filaments of members of the Balitoridae and Cobitidae are described for the first time. Although gill‐filament ossifications are common in teleosts, similar ossifications were not observed in other members of the order Cypriniformes. Their presence is interpreted as a shared and derived character uniting the families Balitoridae and Cobitidae as a monophyletic group.
ISSN:	0022-1112 1095-8649
DOI:	10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02469.x