Wandering nostrils

A small matter of head anatomy has long been a cause of controversy among those interested in vertebrate evolution. An answer that may prove generally palatable now emerges from an ancient fossil fish.

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Published in:Nature 2004-11, Vol.432 (7013), p.23-24
Main Author: Janvier, Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological Evolution
China
Earth Sciences
Evolution
Fish
Fishes - anatomy & histology
Fishes - physiology
Fossils
History, Ancient
Humanities and Social Sciences
Models, Biological
multidisciplinary
news-and-views
Nose - anatomy & histology
Nose - physiology
Paleontology
Respiration
Respiratory system
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Sciences of the Universe
Time Factors
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Summary:A small matter of head anatomy has long been a cause of controversy among those interested in vertebrate evolution. An answer that may prove generally palatable now emerges from an ancient fossil fish.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/432023a