Lecture 28: Gnathostomes Flashcards
1
Q
Gnathostomes traits?
A
Jawed fish
2 pairs of fins evolved
4 clusters of hox genes
Larger brain, jaw
2
Q
Origin of jaws?
A
Modification of 2 pairs of skeletal rods that supported anterior pharyngeal slits
3
Q
Posterior slits were for?
A
gas exchange
4
Q
Chondrichthyes Class?
A
Sharks rays and chimeras
mostly marine, some freshwater
Early jawed fish