The swim bladder of the adults soleids [Acanthomorpha : Pleuronectiformes, Soleidae]: fact or fiction.

By Cyril - Posted on 17 April 2014

Title	The swim bladder of the adults soleids [Acanthomorpha : Pleuronectiformes, Soleidae]: fact or fiction.
Publication Type	Miscellaneous
Year of Publication	2009
Authors	Desoutter-Méniger M, Chanet B
Abstract	Dissections of specimens belonging to the family Soleidae show that they not differ from other Pleuronectiformes regarding their swim bladder. Contrary to observations in old anatomical descriptions, none of the adult studied soleids possesses this organ which regresses during or shortly after metamorphosis.
URL	http://www.oniris-nantes.fr/fileadmin/redaction/Etude/CAC/numero2/Desoutter_Meniger_Chanet.pdf