Figure 22.8. Schematic representation of the expression of Ubx and abdA (green) in the thoracic segments of different types of crustaceans.

Figure 22.8

Schematic representation of the expression of Ubx and abdA (green) in the thoracic segments of different types of crustaceans. The generation of maxillipeds occurs in the thoracic segments that do not express either of these homeodomain proteins. (After Averof and Patel 1997.)

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