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Transition across polymorphic phenotypes observed in a male Sternarchogiton nattereri (Gymnotiformes: Apteronotidae).

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Abstract
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A transition between polymorphic phenotypes was observed within a single male Sternarchogiton nattereri. This individual was initially toothless, but developed into a toothed phenotype characterized by a swollen distal upper jaw and distinctive external dentition. Changes in morphological features were accompanied by shifts in electrocommunication (chirping) behaviour.

Year of Publication
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2013
Journal
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Journal of fish biology
Volume
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83
Issue
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3
Number of Pages
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667-70
ISSN Number
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0022-1112
DOI
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10.1111/jfb.12188
Short Title
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J Fish Biol
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