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On the Caudal Skeleton of Albula vulpes (L.) (Pisces, Teleostei)
Author(s) -
Nybelin Orvar
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
zoologica scripta
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.204
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1463-6409
pISSN - 0300-3256
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-6409.1974.tb00754.x
Subject(s) - biology , skeleton (computer programming) , anatomy , vulpes , appendicular skeleton , axial skeleton , zoology , paleontology , predation
Three variations in the caudal skeleton of Albula vulpes (L.) are described and compared with earlier descriptions. The caudal skeleton of Albula is regarded as a primitive stage of the pleurostylar type, characteristic of clupeoids. This does not necessarily indicate close relationship with the clupeoids. A comparison with the Elopoidei, the caudal skeleton of which is considered a primitive stage of the stegural type, characteristic of some Sal‐monoidei, excludes in the opinion of the author the supposed close relationship between Albuloidei and Elopoidei.