Morphological development of Corydoras aff. paleatus (Siluriformes, Callichthyidae) and correlation with the emergence of motor and social behaviors

Here we examine major anatomical characteristics of Corydoras aff.paleatus (Jenyns, 1842) post-hatching development, in parallel with its neurobehavioral evolution.Eleutheroembryonic phase, 4.3-8.8 days post-fertilization (dpf); 4.3-6.4 mm standard length (SL) encompasses from hatching to transition to exogenous feeding.Protopterygiolarval phase (8

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Frontal ghost tumour: a case report

Abstract Background Ghost tumors spontaneously disappear or decrease to less than 70% before definitive diagnosis and treatment (other than steroid treatment).We report our experience with a patient who had not received steroids, and the challenges of managing a ghost tumor from a developing country.Case presentation A 71 powell and mahoney bloody

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