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21st Century neontology and the comparative development of the vertebrate skull

  1. Michael J. Depew*,
  2. Carol A. Simpson

Article first published online: 5 APR 2006

DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.20796

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Developmental Dynamics

Special Issue: Craniofacial Development Special Issue

Volume 235, Issue 5, pages 1256–1291, May 2006

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Depew, M. J. and Simpson, C. A. (2006), 21st Century neontology and the comparative development of the vertebrate skull. Dev. Dyn., 235: 1256–1291. doi: 10.1002/dvdy.20796

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  1. Department of Craniofacial Development, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London, United Kingdom

*Department of Craniofacial Development, King's College London, Floors 27-28, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London, UK SE1 9AT

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  1. Issue published online: 19 APR 2006
  2. Article first published online: 5 APR 2006
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 8 NOV 2005

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