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. 2014 Feb 17;24(4):R159-61.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2014.01.003.

Life-history evolution: at the origins of metamorphosis

Thomas W Holstein  1 , Vincent Laudet  2
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Life-history evolution: at the origins of metamorphosis

Thomas W Holstein et al. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Metamorphosis is a widespread life history strategy of animals but apart from some model organisms it is poorly characterized. A recent study of moon jellies highlights the similarities and differences between the various types of metamorphosis and illuminates its molecular determinants.

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