Development and Evolution of the Muscles of the Pelvic Fin
2011
How Fish Muscles Evolved for Life on Land
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Peter Currie, Nicolas Cole, Vance Erik
Primary Institution: Monash University
Hypothesis
How did the muscles in fish evolve to support their transition from water to land?
Conclusion
The study reveals that the muscle development in fish shows early adaptations that facilitated their movement onto land.
Supporting Evidence
- The study tracked muscle growth in zebrafish to understand early muscle adaptations.
- Researchers collected embryos from various fish species to compare muscle development.
- The findings suggest that muscle development for land locomotion began in ancient fish.
Takeaway
Scientists studied how fish muscles changed to help them walk on land, showing that these changes started long ago.
Methodology
The researchers used a novel technique involving muscle tissue transplantation between genetically modified zebrafish embryos.
Limitations
The study's findings are based on a limited number of fish species and may not represent all fish.
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