Asymmetry in the trunk vertebrae of Lota lota lacustris (Walbaum)

The trunk vertebrae of Lota lota lacustris are shown to be asymmetrical, having the cavity accommodating the dorsal aorta displaced to the right in the region adjacent to the swim bladder.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian Journal of Zoology
Main Authors: Beamish, R. J., Scott, W. B.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1969
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z69-093
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z69-093
Description
Summary:The trunk vertebrae of Lota lota lacustris are shown to be asymmetrical, having the cavity accommodating the dorsal aorta displaced to the right in the region adjacent to the swim bladder.