Journal of Morphology

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(The median citation count of Journal of Morphology is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Anatomy of an agricultural antagonist: Feeding complex structure and function of three xylem sap‐feeding insects illuminated with synchrotron‐based 3D imaging22
The link between avian brachial index, flight capability and the neornithine evolutionary radiation21
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Potential Evolutionary Convergence in Trophic Adaptations of Two Booidean Snake Lineages as Evidenced by Skull Morphology17
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Vascular and Osteological Morphology of Expanded Digit Tips Suggests Specialization in the Wandering Salamander (Aneides vagrans)14
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Gonad morphology of Rhyacichthys aspro (Valenciennes, 1837), and the diagnostic reproductive morphology of gobioid fishes12
The hybrid skull of the eastern coyote (Canis latrans var.): Nonmetric traits and craniomandibular shape11
Variation in density, but not morphology, of cutaneous sensilla among body regions in nine species of Australian geckos11
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Gonadal morphogenesis in the South American toad Rhinella Arenarum (Anura, Bufonidae) unveils an extremely delayed rate of sex differentiation9
Immunolocalization of adenomatous polyposis coli protein (apc) in the regenerating lizard tail suggests involvement in tissue differentiation and regulation of growth9
The squirrel is in the detail: Anatomy and morphometry of the tail in Sciuromorpha (Rodentia, Mammalia)8
Organization of the central nervous system and innervation of cephalic sensory structures in the water bear Echiniscus testudo (Tardigrada: Heterotardigrada) revisited8
Muscle architecture and muscle fibre type composition in the forelimb of two African mole‐rat species, Bathyergus suillus and Heterocephalus glaber8
Small, but smart: Fine structure of an avicularium in Dendrobeania fruticosa (Bryozoa: Cheilostomata)8
Integrative anatomical study of the branched annelid Ramisyllis multicaudata (Annelida, Syllidae)8
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Discovery and characterization of a transient chaetal gland during the development of Capitella teleta (Sedentaria: Annelida)8
The forelimbs of Alvarezsauroidea (Dinosauria: Theropoda): Insight from evolutionary teratology7
Immunolocalization of epidermal differentiation complex proteins reveals distinct molecular compositions of cells that control structure and mechanical properties of avian skin appendages7
Morphological pattern of the dermal denticles of the Southern sawtail catshark Galeus mincaronei Soto, 20017
Morphology and unbiased stereology of the lateral superior olive in the short‐beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis (Cetacea, Delphinidae)7
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Patterns of integrated growth of body parts in Rook (Corvus frugilegus) ontogeny7
Turtle Girdles: Comparing the Relationships Between Environment and Behavior on Forelimb Function in Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) and River Cooters (Pseudemys concinna)7
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Functional morphology of the hindlimb of fossilized pygmy hippopotamus from Ayia Napa (Cyprus)6
Aplacophoran traits in the late Ordovician septemchitonid polyplacophorans6
The hierarchical basis of serial homology and evolutionary novelty6
A refreshed approach to homology—Prioritizing epistemology over metaphysics6
Branching patterns of the vascularization and innervation of the primate forelimb6
Comparative morphology of the rhinarium and upper lip in sigmodontine rodents: Refined nomenclature, intertribal variation in a phylogenetic framework, and functional inferences6
Shape analysis of the preorbital bar in caviomorph rodents6
The influence of fossils in macroevolutionary analyses of 3D geometric morphometric data: A case study of galloanseran quadrates6
The histology and growth rate of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) claws6
Evolutionary functional morphology of the proboscis and feeding apparatus of hawk moths (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera)6
Revisiting Old Questions With New Methods: The Effect of Embryonic Motility on Skull Development in the Domestic Chick6
Dental topographic and three‐dimensional geometric morphometric analysis of carnassialization in different clades of carnivorous mammals (Dasyuromorphia, Carnivora, Hyaenodonta)6
Radial porosity profiles are a powerful tool for tracing locomotor maturation in developing limb bones6
Reconstruction of soft noncontractile tissue in the derived therizinosaur Nothronychus: The interplay of soft tissue and stress on hindlimb ossification and posture5
Ontogenetic skull variation in a shovel‐headed amphisbaenian species5
A comparative account of coelomocyte of earthworm ecotypes with reference to its morphology, morphometry, density, phagocytosis, autofluorescence, and oxidative status5
Sexual Dimorphism and Divergent Evolutionary Pathways in Primate Cranial Biomechanics: Insights From a Theoretical Morphology Framework5
First description of buccopharyngeal anatomy in Pelodryadinae larvae: Morphological comparison and systematic implications (Anura: Hylidae: Pelodryadinae: Litoria rubella and Ranoidea caerul5
Morphometric analysis and functional insights into the serotonergic system of Girardia tigrina (Tricladida, Platyhelminthes)5
The relationship between hard and soft tissue structures of the eye in extant lizards5
Morphological and histochemical characterization of the pectoral fin muscle of batoids5
Lateral bone ridge expansion and internal tissue replacement for vertebral body growth in Pacific bluefin tuna Thunnus orientalis5
Form and function in the avian pelvis5
Intraspecific variation in the cranial osteology of Diplometopon zarudnyi (Squamata: Amphisbaenia: Trogonophidae)5
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Evolution of homology: From archetype towards a holistic concept of cell type4
Nasal turbinates of the dicynodont Kawingasaurus fossilis and the possible impact of the fossorial habitat on the evolution of endothermy4
Louse flies holding on mammals' hair: Comparative functional morphology of specialized attachment devices of ectoparasites (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)4
Ontogenetic and interelemental study of appendicular bones of Caiman latirostris Daudin, 1802 sheds light on osteohistological variability in crocodylians4
Morphology and distribution of sensilla on head appendages in the water beetle Hygrobia hermanni (Coleoptera: Adephaga: Hygrobiidae)4
On the Fila Olfactoria and the Cribriform Region of the Crocodylia4
Evolutionary Implications of the Human Soleus Muscle Based on the Comparative Anatomy of Detailed Intramuscular Nerve Distribution Patterns in Primates4
Organization of Lacunar and Muscular Systems of Polyascus polygeneus and Parasacculina pilosella (Rhizocephala: Polyascidae)4
A survey of osteoderm histology and ornamentation among Crocodylomorpha: A new proxy to infer lifestyle?4
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First soft body morphological data on the tracemaker of the endolithic bryozoan trace fossil Terebripora ramosa d'Orbigny, 18424
Patterns of morphological variation and ecological correlates in the skull of vipers (Serpentes: Viperidae)4
Structure of the oral tentacles of early ontogeny stage in brachiopod Hemithiris psittacea (Rhynchonelliformea, Rhynchonellida)4
Prolonged use of a soft diet during early growth and development alters feeding behavior and chewing kinematics in a young animal model4
Postnatal Skull Development Reveals a Conservative Pattern in Living and Fossil Vizcachas Genus Lagostomus (Rodentia, Chinchillidae)4
Hidden Armour: The Passive Protective Function of Caudal Osteoderms in Snakes4
Corrigendum to “Bee Morphology: A Skeletomuscular Anatomy of Thyreus (Hymenoptera: Apidae)”4
Hyperostosis in Fishes: An Update With New Species Records4
The rhipidoglossan radula: Radular morphology and formation in Nerita litterata Gmelin, 1791 (Neritimorpha, Neritidae)4
How to stay attached—Formation of the ricefish plug and changes of internal reproductive structures in the pelvic brooding ricefish, Oryzias eversi Herder et al. (2012) (Beloniformes: Adrianich4
Novel neurocranial fenestrae and expansions in Monomitopus and Selachophidium (Teleostei: Ophidiidae), with comments on the morphology, taxonomy, and evolution of the genera4
Secretory Cells in Halla parthenopeia (Oenonidae): Potential Implications for the Feeding and Defence Strategies of a Carnivorous Burrowing Polychaete4
First ultrastructural description of an apomictic opsiblastic egg in freshwater Gastrotricha4
Morphological Criteria for Staging Near‐Hatching Embryos of the Domesticated Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides)4
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Male genitalia, hierarchical homology, and the anatomy of the bullet ant (Paraponera clavata; Hymenoptera, Formicidae)4
The Ovary Structure in Terrestrial Parasitengona Mites: The Case of Trombidiidae (Acariformes: Parasitengona)3
Ontogeny of the trigeminal system and associated structures in Alligator mississippiensis3
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Large lamellar bodies and their role in the growing oocytes of the armadillo Chaetophractus villosus3
Two heads are not always better than one: Craniofacial and axial bifurcation in cheloniid embryos and hatchlings (Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta)3
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Ectodermal origin and tissue dedifferentiation in the podocyst production by the polyps of the Asian moon jelly (Aurelia coerulea)3
An Atlas of Anatomical Variants of the Human Talus3
Ontogenetic changes in jaw leverage and skull shape in tufted and untufted capuchins3
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The effect of occlusal loading on secondary tooth eruption: An experimental study using a rat model3
Morphological description of spontaneous pelvic fin loss in a neotropical cichlid fish3
Immunolocalization of tumor suppressors arhgap28 and retinoblastoma in the lizard Podarcis muralis suggests that they contribute to the regulated regeneration of the tail3
Microscopic anatomy of the integument in the ribbon worm Micrura bella (Stimpson, 1857) (Pilidiophora, Nemertea)3
Morphology of the Digestive Tube of the Amazonian Freshwater Stingray Potamotrygon wallacei (Elasmobranchii: Potamotrygonidae): A Stereological Approach3
Micro‐CT guided illustration of the head anatomy of penguins (Aves: Sphenisciformes: Spheniscidae)3
The filter‐house of the larvaceanOikopleura dioica. A complex extracellular architecture: From fiber production to rudimentary state to inflated house3
Functional signals and covariation in triquetrum and hamate shape of extant primates using 3D geometric morphometrics3
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Morphology of the pterothoracic musculature in Paraneoptera and its phylogenetic implication (Insecta: Neoptera)3
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Comparative morphology in the context of facial reduction: Modularity in primate, dog, and bat crania3
Are owls technically capable of making a full head turn?3
The thoracic anatomy of Pselaphus heisei (Pselaphinae, Staphylinidae, Coleoptera)3
Relationship between sacral shape variation and phylogeny in Old World monkeys3
Ocular microvasculature in adult Xenopus laevis: Scanning electron microscopy of vascular casts3
Plasmodium structure of Intoshia linei (Orthonectida)3
Fine structure of the epicuticular secretion coat and associated glands of Pedipalpi and Palpigradi (Arachnida)3
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Evaluating bony predictors of bite force across the order Carnivora3
Dental Anomalies and Cranio‐Dental Ontogeny in a Captive Wild Boar Population From France3
Comparative morphology of the oropharyngeal denticles in the order Rhinopristiformes and its functional implications (Chondrichthyes: Batoidea)3
Influence of captivity and selection on limb long bone cross‐sectional morphology of reindeer3
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The effect of tessellation on stiffness in the hyoid arch of elasmobranchs3
Baculum shape complexity correlates to metrics of post‐copulatory sexual selection in Musteloidea3
Morphological and radiological study of the shoulder and elbow joints of the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)2
Predicting body mass in Ruminantia using postcranial measurements2
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Architecture and tube structure of Sabellaria spinulosa (Leuckart, 1849): Comparison with the Mediterranean S. alveolata congener2
Patterns description of hyperostosis observed in Atlantic moonfish Selene setapinnis and lookdown Selene vomer2
The rhipidoglossan radula: Formation and development in Margarites helicinus Phipps, 1774 (Trochoidea, Vetigastropoda)2
The Influence of Aquaculture and a Natural Environmental Gradient on Shell Landmark Variation of the Mediterranean Mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) From the Eastern Adriatic Sea2
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Evolution and development of parrot pseudoteeth2
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Soft tissues influence nasal airflow in diapsids: Implications for dinosaurs2
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Direct development or endotrophic tadpole? Morphological aspects of the early ontogeny of the plump toad Osornophryne occidentalis (Anura: Bufonidae)2
Functional morphology of cirri in the barnacle Amphibalanus improvisus (crustacea: Balanidae)2
Chemical phenotypes of intrinsic cardiac neurons in the newborn pig (Sus scrofa domesticus Erxleben, 1777)2
Main patterns of radula formation and ontogeny in Gastropoda2
Redefining the simplicity of the craniomandibular complex of nightjars: The case of Systellura longirostris (Aves: Caprimulgidae) by means of anatomical network analysis2
Osteology of Dwarfgobies Eviota and Sueviota (Gobiidae: Gobiomorpharia), With Phylogenetic Inferences Within Coral Gobies2
Sand accumulation in the digestive tract of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus): The role of the appendix2
Aesthete Pattern Diversity in Chiton Clades (Mollusca: Polyplacophora): Balancing Sensory Structures and Strength in Valve Architecture2
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A Scanning Electron Microscopy Method to Visualise the Copulatory Organ Morphology of Microturbellarian Flatworms: Trigonostomum Schmidt, 1852 as a Case Study2
Functional and phylogenetic interpretation of the forelimb myology of two South American carnivorans, the ring‐tailed coati (Nasua nasua) and crab‐eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus)2
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Impact on reproductive performance and body condition in a small limpet parasitized by a large castrator pea crab2
Wing osteology, myology, and function of Rhea americana (Aves, Rheidae)2
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The functional anatomy of the cornea of the Shorthead lamprey, Mordacia mordax (Mordaciidae, Agnatha): A comparison between downstream and upstream migrants2
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Serial block‐face scanning electron microscopy of the tail tip of post‐metamorphic amphioxus finds novel myomeres with odd shapes and unusually prominent sclerocoels2
Reconstructive evolutionary morphology: Tracing the historical process of modifications of complex systems driven by natural selection through changing ecological conditions2
Chewing shrews: Examining the morphology and function of the masticatory musculature in Soricidae via diffusible iodine‐based contrast‐enhanced computed tomography2
Discovery of a complex sclerotized sperm pump in Monotomidae (Coleoptera): Functional morphology and phylogenetic value2
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Extrinsic and intrinsic musculature of the raptorial forelegs in Mantodea (Insecta) in the light of functionality and sexual dimorphism2
Ovary micromorphology and oogenesis in a rhyacodriline oligochaete (Clitellata: Naididae, Rhyacodrilinae)2
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Functional role of lacunar and muscular systems in the externa of Peltogasterella gracilis (Cirripedia: Rhizocephala)2
Ultrastructural research of spermiogenesis in two sponges, Crellomima imparidens and Hymedesmia irregularis (Demospongiae): New evidence of sperms with acrosome in sponges2
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Effect of gluten on the digestive tract and fat body of Telodeinopus aoutii (Diplopoda)2
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The roar of Rancho La Brea? Comparative anatomy of modern and fossil felid hyoid bones2
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Cannabinoid receptor type 1 regulates sequential stages of migration and morphogenesis of neural crest cells and derivatives in chicken and frog embryos2
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Comparative cranio‐mandibular myology of three species of Batoidea from the Southern Gulf of California, Mexico2
Fine structure of a tiny gymnophalloid miracidium (Digenea)2
Normal stages of embryonic development of a brood parasite, the rosy bitterling Rhodeus ocellatus (Teleostei: Cypriniformes)2
Ontogenetic shifts in olfactory rosette morphology of the sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka1
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Skeletal anatomy of the pectoral fin in mudskipper species from terrestrial and aquatic habitats1
Tradeoffs between bite force and gape in Eulemur and Varecia1
In vivo measurement of strain in the periodontal space of pig (Sus scrofa) incisors using in‐fiber Bragg sensors1
Frog Fibres: What Muscle Architecture Can Tell Us About Anuran Locomotor Function1
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Spermatozoa and Spermatogenesis in the Ribbon Worm Asteronemertes gibsoni (Hoplonemertea, Oerstediidae), a Symbiont of Sea Stars1
Extraembryonic Membranes and Placentation in the Mexican Snake Conopsis lineata1
A morphological study and the variability in the number of infraorbital foramina in the African green monkey (Grivet) (Chlorocebus aethiops) using microcomputed tomography1
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Development, maturation, and growth of the myodural bridge within the posterior atlanto‐axial interspace in the rat1
Larval morphology of Amazonia foam‐nesting frogs of the genus Engystomops (Anura: Leptodactylidae: Leiuperinae)1
The epithelial layers of the body wall in hornerid bryozoans (Stenolaemata: Cyclostomatida)1
Morphology of parenchymally implanted foreign bodies indicates copulatory wounding in a planarian1
The emergence of a complex pore‐canal system in the dermal skeleton ofTremataspis(Osteostraci)1
Against unifying homology concepts: Redirecting the debate1
The mouthparts of the adult dragonfly Anax imperator (Insecta: Odonata), functional morphology and feeding kinematics1
The comparative morphology of the musculature controlling the pectoral free rays in scorpaenoid fishes1
Paleobiological inferences on middle Eocene native ungulates from South America: Functional morphological analysis of Notostylops and Notopithecus1
Comparative morphology of male genitalia in antlions (Insecta, Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae), with emphasis on owlflies (Ascalaphinae) and a possible structural evolutionary scenario1
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Radular Tooth Coating in Members of Dendronotidae and Flabellinidae (Nudibranchia, Gastropoda, Mollusca)1
The Crocodylian proatlas functions to redistribute venous blood and cerebrospinal fluid1
A geometric morphometric analysis of variation in Australian frog ilia and taxonomic interpretations1
Comparative morphology of the spinal cord and associated vasculature in shallow versus deep diving cetaceans1
Evolutionary traces of miniaturization in a giant—Comparative anatomy of brain and brain nerves inBathochordaeus stygius(Tunicata, Appendicularia)1
Analyzing the Life History of Caimans: The Growth Dynamics of Caiman latirostris From an Osteohistological Approach1
Cerotegument microstructure of whip spiders (Amblypygi: Euamblypygi Weygoldt, 1996) reveals characters for systematics from family to species level1
Reconstructing the subcephalic musculature in Pucapampella and Ichthyostega1
Iliocapsularis: An exploration of the muscle and its omission in education1
Comparative embryology of Delphinapterus leucas (beluga whale), Balaena mysticetus (bowhead whale), and Stenella attenuata (pan‐tropical spotted dolphin) (Cetacea: Mammalia)1
Radial polarity in the first cranial neuromast of selected teleost fishes1
Ultrastructure of sonic muscles of piranhas (Serrasalmidae)1
The paralobe: A new diagnostic and synapomorphic character for the generaPaulipalpinaGnaspini & Peck, 1996 andParapaulipalpinaGnaspini, 1996 (Leiodidae: Cholevinae: Ptomaphagini)1
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Ecomorphology of the cervid intermediate phalanx and its implications for palaeoenvironmental reconstruction1
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Paleoneurology of stem palaeognaths clarifies the plesiomorphic condition of the crown bird central nervous system1
Osteohistological characterization of notosuchian osteoderms: Evidence for an overlying thick leathery layer of skin1
Neurosensory anatomy and function in Seymouria1
On the Maxillofacial Development of Mice, Mus musculus1
The importance of the appendicular skeleton for the phylogenetic reconstruction of lamniform sharks (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii)1
Morphology and closing mechanism of the mandibular gland orifice in ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)1
Morphological variation in the vomer of aquatic and terrestrial spelerpini salamanders1
Divergent locomotor evolution in “giant” kangaroos: Evidence from foot bone bending resistances and microanatomy1
Epichordal vertebral column formation in Xenopus laevis1
Heads and Tails: Comparative Osteology of Nearctic Dipsadid Snakes1
The Corneal Structure of the Yellow‐Legged Gull, Larus michahellis (Naumann, 1840)1
Bone abnormalities in the middle Anisian marine sauropsids from Winterswijk1
Sexual dimorphism in the proventriculus of the buff‐tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris (L. 1758) (Hymenoptera: Apidae)1
Morphology and phylogenetic significance of the thoracic muscles in Psocodea (Insecta: Paraneoptera)1
Morphology of ctenostome bryozoans: 7. Hislopia, Echinella and Timwoodiellina1
Evolution of eggshell structure in relation to nesting ecology in non‐avian reptiles1
Organization of dermal glands and characteristic of secretion in the freshwater mite, Limnesia maculata (O. F. Müller, 1776) (Acariformes, Limnesiidae)1
Ultrastructural changes in mitochondria during oogenesis in two phylogenetically close fish species1
Facial and opercular muscles in the Anguilliformes (Elopomorpha: Teleostei): Comparative anatomy and phylogenetic implications for the basal position of Protanguilla1
Neurulation in the posterior region of zebrafish,Danio rerioembryos1
A morphological analysis of carnivoran ossicles from Rancho La Brea1
Morphological adaptation of the tongue of okapi (Okapia johnstoni Artiodactyla, Giraffidae)—Anatomy, histology, and ultrastructure1
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