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Illustration from the previous page: Comparison of extant and selected extinct
actinistians, commonly known as coelacanths. A phylogeny of Actinistia; schematic
sketches of body outlines and approximate body length (given in metre) illustrate the
morphological diversity of extinct coelacanths: some had a short, round body
(Hadronector), some had a long, slender body (Rebellatrix), some were eel-like
(Holopterygius) whereas others resembled trout (Rhabdoderma), or even piranha
(Allenypterus). Note that the body shape of Latimeria chalumnae differs significantly
from that of its closest relative, Macropoma lewesiensis.
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Biological Bulletin. Number 15. Fifth Year, July 1987, Thul Qi‟dah 1407 AH.
Rilchingen-Hanweiler, Federal Republic of Germany. pp. 1-8.
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Khalaf-von Jaffa, Norman Ali Bassam (2005). Der Komoren-Quastenflosser
(Latimeria chalumnae) und der Manado-Quastenflosser (Latimeria menadoensis).
Gazelle: The Palestinian Biological Bulletin. Number 38, Twenty Third Year.
February 2005. Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. pp. 1-8.
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Journey in Palestine, Arabia and Europe between 1980 - 2005 / Aquatica Arabica.
Eine Aquatische Wissenschaftliche Reise in Palästina, Arabien und Europa
zwischen 1980 - 2005. ISBN 3-00-014835-3. Erste Auflage / First Edition, August
2005: 376 Seiten / Pages. Self-Publisher: Norman Ali Khalaf, RilchingenHanweiler, Bundesrepublik Deutschland & Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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