Search Results - "Da Silva, João Paulo C. B."

Reconsidering pectoral girdle and fin morphology in Anguillidae (Elopomorpha: Anguilliformes) by C. B. Da Silva, João Paulo, Johnson, G. David

“…The morphology of the pectoral girdle and fin of Anguillidae is reconsidered via the inclusion of skeletal components that have previously been unassessed. For…”
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Morphology and phylogenetic significance of the pelvic articular region in elasmobranchs (Chondrichthyes) by Silva, João Paulo C. B., Vaz, Diego F. B.

“…The morphology of paired fins is commonly overlooked in morphological studies, particularly the pelvic girdle and fins. Consequently, previous phylogenetic…”
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Morphological study of the oral denticles of the porbeagle shark Lamna nasus by Poscai, Aline N., Silva, João Paulo C. B., Casas, André Luis S., Lenktaitis, Phillip, Gadig, Otto B. F.

“…Oral denticles of sharks are composed by a crown, dentine covered by a layer of enameloid and pulp cavity, the same structure of the dermal denticles found…”
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A new subfamily, Styracurinae, and new genus, Styracura, for Himantura schmardae (Werner, 1904) and Himantura pacifica (Beebe & Tee-Van, 1941) (Chondrichthyes: Myliobatiformes) by Carvalho, Marcelo R De, Loboda, Thiago S, Silva, João Paulo C B Da

“…A new subfamily (Styracurinae, subfam. nov.) and genus (Styracura, gen. nov.) are erected for Trygon schmardae Werner, 1904 (type species) and Dasyatis…”
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Phylogenetic interrelationships of the eel families Derichthyidae and Colocongridae (Elopomorpha: Anguilliformes) based on the pectoral skeleton by Silva, João Paulo C. B., Datovo, Aléssio, Johnson, G. David

“…A cladistic analysis of the eel families Derichthyidae and Colocongridae is herein proposed for the first time on the basis of morphological data. We…”
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Morphology and phylogenetic significance of the pectoral articular region in elasmobranchs (Chondrichthyes) by Da Silva, João Paulo C. B., De Carvalho, Marcelo R.

“…The morphology of the articular region of the scapulocoracoid and the basal cartilages of the pectoral fin endoskeleton of elasmobranchs is reviewed in detail…”
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Systematics and morphology of Potamotrygon orbignyi (Castelnau, 1855) and allied forms (Chondrichthyes: Myliobatiformes: Potamotrygonidae) by Silva, João Paulo C B Da, Carvalho, Marcelo R De

“…The Neotropical freshwater stingray Potamotrygom orbignyi (Castelnau, 1855), and other similar "reticulated" species occurring in northern South American…”
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The neurocranium of Potamotrygonidae: morphology and phylogenetic significance by Araújo, Marcus V G, Vaz, Diego F B, Medeiros, Jade, de Lima, Arthur, Rosa, Ricardo S, Loboda, Thiago S, da Silva, João Paulo C B

“…Abstract The family Potamotrygonidae is part of the Neotropical ichthyofauna and has the largest diversity of freshwater elasmobranchs in the world. The…”
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Potamotrygon limai, sp. nov., a new species of freshwater stingray from the upper Madeira River system, Amazon basin (Chondrichthyes: Potamotrygonidae) by Fontenelle, João Pedro, Da Silva, João Paulo C B, De Carvalho, Marcelo R

“…Potamotrygon limai, sp. nov., is described from the Jamari River, upper Madeira River system (Amazon basin), state of Rondônia, Brazil. This new species…”
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A redescription of the appendicular skeleton of Squalus acanthias (Elasmobranchii: Squaliformes: Squalidae) by C. B. da Silva, João Paulo, B. Vaz, Diego F.

“…The anatomy of Squalus acanthias has been explored and investigated for the past 150 years. Despite being a relatively well‐known species, some anatomical…”
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Systematic Implications of the Anterior Pectoral Basals in Squaliform Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii) by da Silva, João Paulo C. B, Vaz, Diego F. B, de Carvalho, Marcelo R

“…This study investigates the skeletal architecture of the anteroproximal surface of the anterior pectoral basals in squaliform sharks, which presents…”
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A taxonomic and morphological redescription of Potamotrygon falkneri Castex & Maciel, 1963 (Chondrichthyes: Myliobatiformes: Potamotrygonidae) by Silva, João Paulo C. B. da, Carvalho, Marcelo R. de

“…A taxonomic revision of two nominal species of freshwater stingrays of the genus Potamotrygon previously considered valid, Potamotrygon falkneri Castex &…”
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Morphology and phylogenetic implications of the inclinatores dorsales for the galeomorph sharks (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii) by Medeiros, Jade, Vaz, Diego F B, Araújo, Marcus V G, de Lima, Arthur, da Silva, João Paulo C B

“…Elasmobranchs have been studied in anatomical terms for nearly 200 years, but several elements of their anatomy, such as the dorsal fin musculature, have not…”
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Phylogenetic inferences on the systematics of squaliform sharks based on elasmobranch scapular morphology (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii) by Da Silva, JoÃo Paulo C B, Vaz, Diego F B, de Carvalho, Marcelo R

“…Abstract The scapulae of elasmobranchs project dorsolaterally from their fusion with the coracoid bar of the pectoral girdle, serving as anchoring points for…”
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White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae) by Sternes, Phillip C, Jambura, Patrick L, Türtscher, Julia, Kriwet, Jürgen, Siversson, Mikael, Feichtinger, Iris, Naylor, Gavin J P, Summers, Adam P, Maisey, John G, Tomita, Taketeru, Moyer, Joshua K, Higham, Timothy E, da Silva, João Paulo C B, Bornatowski, Hugo, Long, Douglas J, Perez, Victor J, Collareta, Alberto, Underwood, Charlie, Ward, David J, Vullo, Romain, González-Barba, Gerardo, Maisch, Harry M, Griffiths, Michael L, Becker, Martin A, Wood, Jake J, Shimada, Kenshu

“…The megatooth shark, † , which likely reached at least 15 m in total length, is an iconic extinct shark represented primarily by its gigantic teeth in the…”
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White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae) by Sternes, Phillip C, Jambura, Patrick L, Türtscher, Julia, Kriwet, Jürgen, Siversson, Mikael, Feichtinger, Iris, Naylor, Gavin J P, Summers, Adam P, Maisey, John G, Tomita, Taketeru, Moyer, Joshua K, Higham, Timothy E, da Silva, João Paulo C B, Bornatowski, Hugo, Long, Douglas J, Perez, Victor J, Collareta, Alberto, Underwood, Charlie, Ward, David J, Vullo, Romain, González-Barba, Gerardo, Maisch, Harry M, Griffiths, Michael L, Becker, Martin A, Wood, Jake J, Shimada, Kenshu

“…The megatooth shark, †Otodus megalodon, which likely reached at least 15 m in total length, is an iconic extinct shark represented primarily by its gigantic…”
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Morphology and phylogenetic significance of the pectoral articular region in elasmobranchs (Chondrichthyes): Pectoral Articulation in Elasmobranchs by Da Silva, João Paulo C. B., De Carvalho, Marcelo R.

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Inside the mouth of sharks: Comparative data on the morphology of the oropharyngeal cavity by Poscai, Aline N., Casas, André Luis S., da Silva, João Paulo C.B., Lenktaitis, P., Gadig, Otto B.F.

“…Oropharyngeal dermal denticles and oral papillae are present throughout the oropharyngeal cavity, and incorporate the use of taste buds to orally process and…”
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