ISSN:
1573-5133
Keywords:
S.G. Kryzhanovsky
;
V.V. Vasnetsov
;
N.N. Disler
;
S.G. Soin
;
Comparative morphology
;
Ontogenesis
;
Development
;
Ecological groups
;
Saltatory ontogeny
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Synopsis A brief overview of the origin and application of the ecomorphological concept in Russia is presented: It all started with S.G. Kryzhanovsky at the Severtsov's Laboratory of Comparative Morphology who studied the respiratory function of embryonic blood circulation (1933). Later Kryzhanovsky and V.V. Vasnetsov formulated a theory of qualitative ‘etaps’ (ontogenetic intervals) in the development of fishes, a theory which their students and collaborators subsequently applied to many different taxa. At the same time Kryzhanovsky proposed a second theory according to which fishes can be assigned to ecological groups based on features of their spawning habitats and on specific characteristics of their early and late ontogeny. In the last forty years many followers expanded and tested these theories as is demonstrated by the partial bibliography compiled at the end of this paper.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00005905
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