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First record of a bicephalic embryo of smalltail shark Carcharhinus porosus.

Authors :
Muñoz‐Osorio, L. A.
Mejía‐Falla, P. A.
Navia, A. F.
Source :
Journal of Fish Biology; May2013, Vol. 82 Issue 5, p1753-1757, 5p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

This study reports the first bicephalic embryo of smalltail shark Carcharhinus porosus, which was removed from a pregnant female in coastal waters of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. The observation suggested that although the individual's body was well formed, the malformation of the head would have affected it survival. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221112
Volume :
82
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Fish Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87406064
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.12102