Aug 17, 2025 · Some fish species undergo metamorphosis, exhibiting dramatic physical changes throughout their life cycles. These transformations are evident in groups like lampreys, eels, …

Mar 8, 2012 · The definition of first or larval metamorphosis (i.e., the metamorphosis that concerns the transformation of the fish at the larval stage) is commonly based on hormonal …

Here, we review the definition of metamorphosis in teleosts, the diversity of teleost metamorphic strategies and the transitions they involve, and what is known of their underlying endocrine …

Some fish, both bony fish (Osteichthyes) and jawless fish (Agnatha), undergo metamorphosis. Fish metamorphosis is typically under strong control by the thyroid hormone.

Jan 9, 2023 · During metamorphosis, they develop eyes, an oral disk mouth covered in pointy, hooked teeth, and a tongue covered with bony plates. They then migrate out of their natal …

Nov 15, 2024 · Metamorphosis is characteristic of insects and amphibians, but it’s also found in specific groups. Flatfish are a clear case among vertebrates: a fish starts with two sides to its …

May 25, 2021 · These stripes, which scientists call bars, appear as clownfish mature from larvae into adults in a process called metamorphosis, but how these distinctive patterns form has …