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Bona, P., & Alcalde, L. (2008). Chondrocranium and skeletal development of phrynops hilarii (pleurodira: chelidae). Acta Zoologica (Stockholm), 90(4), 301–325.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Bona2008 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Chelidae, Phrynops, Phrynops hilarii, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Zeitigung = incubation Creators: Alcalde, Bona Collection: Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) |
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The present study represents the first comprehensive contribution to the knowledge of the skeletal development of a pleurodiran turtle, Phrynops hilarii (Pleurodira, Chelidae). The most remarkable features found are: (1) absence of ascending process on pterygoquadrate cartilage; (2) presence of ossification centres for the epiotics; (3) as in other pleurodirans, dorsal ribs IX and X are 'sacralized'; (4) contact between ilium and carapace occurs later in ontogenetic development; (5) suture between ischia, pubes and plastron occurs in posthatching specimens; (6) contrary to previous interpretations, the phalangeal formula of the pes of P. hilarii is 2 : 3 : 3 : 3 : 5; (7) the hooked bone represents the fifth metatarsal.
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