Publications by authors named "Haruka Fujitani"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how new morphological structures, particularly the larval skeleton in echinoderms, have evolved through changes in genetic systems.
- Researchers focused on the alx1 gene, known to be important in sea urchin skeleton formation, to understand its role in the evolution of skeletons in larvae of different echinoderm classes.
- The findings indicate that while alx1 is necessary for the larval skeleton's development, it alone isn't enough; multiple genetic factors are required for this evolution.
Convergent evolution of echinoderm pluteus larva was examined from the standpoint of functional evolution of a transcription factor Ets1/2. In sea urchins, Ets1/2 plays a central role in the differentiation of larval skeletogenic mesenchyme cells. In addition, Ets1/2 is suggested to be involved in adult skeletogenesis.
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