Comparative morphology of ultimate and walking legs in the centipede Lithobius forficatus (Myriapoda) with functional implications

BACKGROUND: In the context of evolutionary arthopodial transformations, centipede ultimate legs exhibit a plethora of morphological modifications and behavioral adaptations. Many species possess significantly elongated, thickened, or pincer-like ultimate legs. They are frequently sexually dimorphic,...

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Autores principales: Kenning, Matthes, Schendel, Vanessa, Müller, Carsten H. G., Sombke, Andy
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2019
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330759/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30656061
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40851-018-0115-x

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330759/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30656061
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40851-018-0115-x

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