Earliest known tetrapod braincase and the evolution of the stapes and fenestra ovalis

The discovery of well preserved specimens that show the earliest known tetrapod braincase and shed light on the history of the tetrapod ear region is discussed. The fenestra ovalis is shown to be derived directly from the vestibular fontanelle.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 369; no. 6479; pp. 392 - 394
Main Author Clack, J. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing 02.06.1994
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects
Acanthostega gunnari
Brain
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Evolution
Exact sciences and technology
Freshwater
Paleontology
Skeletal system
Stratigraphy
Tetrapoda
Vertebrate paleontology
Zoology
Paleozoic
skulls
Vertebrata
East Greenland
Famennian
biostratigraphy
Upper Devonian
Tetrapoda
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Summary:The discovery of well preserved specimens that show the earliest known tetrapod braincase and shed light on the history of the tetrapod ear region is discussed. The fenestra ovalis is shown to be derived directly from the vestibular fontanelle.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/369392a0