Lecture 28: Gnathostomes Flashcards

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Gnathostomes traits?

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Jawed fish
2 pairs of fins evolved
4 clusters of hox genes
Larger brain, jaw

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Origin of jaws?

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Modification of 2 pairs of skeletal rods that supported anterior pharyngeal slits

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Posterior slits were for?

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gas exchange

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Chondrichthyes Class?

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Sharks rays and chimeras
mostly marine, some freshwater
Early jawed fish

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