Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification

    June 2012 in “ Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution ”
    Lorenzo Alibardi
    Studysummary This review explores theories on the evolution of hair from synapsid scales and glands, proposing mechanisms supported by comparative studies, but reports no new experimental findings.
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