Abstract
Among vertebrates, only teleostean fish species have appendages such as caeca at the gastrointestinal junction (Khanna, 1961; Romer, 1970; Kent, 1983). Although these gastrointestinal appendages are unique features of fish, they are present in only 60% of the known fish species (Khanna and Mehrota, 1971; Kapoor et al., 1975; Lagler et al., 1977; Stroband, 1980). The functional and adaptational significance of these structures in fish is of interest to ichthyologists.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Fish Morphology |
Subtitle of host publication | Horizon of New Research |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 59-76 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351448499 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences