Siluriformes

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• The order Siluriformes is a large, diverse order.
• Discussion of Phylogenetic Relationships Siluriformes is clearly monophyletic as indicated by several complex anatomical synapomorphies (Fink & Fink, 1981, 1996) including modification of the upper jaw to support and move a pair of sensory barbels, and locking fin spines.
• One could also argue that swimbladder encapsulation and air breathing in Neotropical Siluriformes is merely coincidental, without any adaptive value.
• The largest family of Siluriformes is: a.
• DISCUSSION The morphofunctional organization of the male reproductive system of Siluriformes is variable between species.

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