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First case of synophthalmia and albinism in the Pacific angel shark Squatina californica
Author(s) -
EscobarSánchez O.,
MorenoSánchez X. G.,
AguilarCruz C. A.,
AbitiaCárdenas L. A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/jfb.12412
Subject(s) - albinism , biology , zoology , genetics
The first record in Mexican waters of albinism and synophthalmia (partial cyclopia) in the Pacific angel shark, Squatina californica is presented. Albinism is not lethal, but synophthalmia may cause the death of the individual immediately after birth.