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Betrayed by Balanoglossus : William Bateson's rejection of evolutionary embryology as the basis for understanding evolution

2005; Wiley; Volume: 304B; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/jez.b.21030

1552-5015

Brian K. Hall,

Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology

Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental EvolutionVolume 304B, Issue 1 p. 1-17 Vignette Betrayed by Balanoglossus: William Bateson's rejection of evolutionary embryology as the basis for understanding evolution Brian K. Hall, Corresponding Author Brian K. Hall [email protected] Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J1Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J1===Search for more papers by this author Brian K. Hall, Corresponding Author Brian K. Hall [email protected] Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J1Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J1===Search for more papers by this author First published: 24 January 2005 https://doi.org/10.1002/jez.b.21030Citations: 19AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat LITERATURE CITED Agassiz A. 1873. The history of Balanoglossus and Tornaria. Mem Am Acad Arts Sci 9: 421–436 (Plates I–III). Allen GE. 1978. Thomas Hunt Morgan. 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