ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Newts, wild population
;
Cynops pyrrhogaster
;
limb regeneration
;
deformed limbs
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The regeneration of abnormal limbs from a wild newt population was examined. The abnormalities were: mirror symmetrical reduplications of digit parts, deformed wrists, or limbs with supernumerary digits. Normal regeneration resulted after amputation of the abnormal parts, regardless of the original deformity. The results suggest that the abnormalities are probably the result of local trauma to the limbs.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01970011
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