Evolution and development: From the pet shop to the pelagic zone

Curr Biol. 2021 Nov 22;31(22):R1469-R1471. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.10.039.

Abstract

Flying fish and some of their relatives have evolved the ability to elegantly escape predators by gliding through air. A new study - involving a pet shop zebrafish mutant - offers glimpses into how fins might have been modified to enable this stunt.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animal Fins*
  • Animals
  • Zebrafish* / genetics