The genetic basis of novel trait gain in walking fish
A. L. Herbert, C. A. Allard, M. J. McCoy…·D. M. Kingsley
This study identifies key transcription factors for leg formation in sea robins and shows the role of tbx3a in chemosensory leg evolution.
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A. L. Herbert, C. A. Allard, M. J. McCoy…·D. M. Kingsley
This study identifies key transcription factors for leg formation in sea robins and shows the role of tbx3a in chemosensory leg evolution.
C. A. Allard, A. L. Herbert, S. P. Krueger…·N. Bellono
The paper investigates how sea robins evolved leg-like sensory organs for prey detection, showing papillae enable enhanced mechanical and chemical sensing for predatory behavior.