MadSci Network: Evolution
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Subject: When did the Sarcopterygii separate from Actinopterygii?

Date: Thu Feb 15 12:44:02 2001
Posted by Douglas
Grade level: grad (science) School: Leeds University
City: Leeds State/Province: Yorkshire Country: England
Area of science: Evolution
ID: 982259042.Ev
Message:

I found these terms on the tree of life webpage, under Gnathostomata.
Sarcopterygii are four legged vertebrates like humans.
Actinopterygii are ray finned fishes. (I am interested in Torpedo marmorata)

I would like to know for personal interest. Thankyou for your time.


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