First record of a bicephalic embryo of smalltail shark Carcharhinus porosus

J Fish Biol. 2013 May;82(5):1753-7. doi: 10.1111/jfb.12102. Epub 2013 Apr 5.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Embryo, Nonmammalian / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Sharks / abnormalities*
  • Sharks / embryology*