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Higher level evolutionary history of the catfishes (Siluriformes), inferred from molecular and morphological data

Dutch title: Studie van de evolutionele ontstaansgeschiedenis van de katvissen (Siluriformes) op hoger taxonomische niveau, gebaseerd op moleculaire en morfologische data
Period: October 2005 till September 2008
Status: Completed

Thesaurus terms: Morphology; Phylogeny
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  • Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Wetenschappen; Vakgroep Biologie; Onderzoeksgroep Evolutionaire Morfologie van de Vertebraten, more, partner

Abstract
The objective of this project is to present a complete, reliable phylogenetic frame of the catfishes, by means of an integrated molecular-morphological study. When the evolutionary relationships on a higher taxonomic level in this diverse and wide spread clade are known, they undoubtedly form a solid base from which insight in the origin, evolutionary life history and the morphological and ecological evolution of the Siluriformes can be gained.

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