The cephalic lateral-line system of Characiformes (Teleostei: Ostariophysi): anatomy and phylogenetic implications

• Published in: Zoological journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 189; no. 1; pp. 1 - 46
• Main Authors: Pastana, Murilo N L, Bockmann, Flávio A, Datovo, Aléssio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: UK Oxford University Press 05.05.2020
• Subjects: Anatomy; Canals (anatomy); Characiformes; Homology; Lateral line; Ontogeny; Phylogenetics; Phylogeny; Subgroups; Tubules; homology; craniofacial; phylogeny; dermal bones; fishes; ontogeny; lateral line

Abstract The lateral-line system has been traditionally recognized as an important source of phylogenetic information for different groups of fishes. Although extensively studied in Siluriformes and Cypriniformes, the lateral-line system of Characiformes remained underexplored. In the present study,...