The iconic phenotype of seadragons includes leaf-like appendages, a toothless tubular
mouth, and male pregnancy involving incubation of fertilized eggs on an open “brood patch.” …

Syngnathids (seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons) exhibit an array of morphological
innovations including loss of pelvic fins, a toothless tubular mouth and male pregnancy …

Syngnathidae (pipefishes, seadragons and seahorses) are elegant and elongated teleosts
demonstrating wonderful adaptations (Fig. 1), which stimulate the curiosity of many. This …

Background Evolutionary origins of derived morphologies ultimately stem from changes in
protein structure, gene regulation, and gene content. A well-assembled, annotated reference …

The goal of this review was to provide a historical overview of how molecular techniques
have increased the understanding of the ecology and evolution of the family Syngnathidae …

The leafy seadragon certainly is among evolution's most “beautiful and wonderful” species
aptly named for its extraordinary camouflage mimicking its coastal seaweed habitat …

In contrast to the majority of vertebrate species, primary male parental care is common in
fishes and encompasses a remarkable diversity of adaptations. Seahorses and pipefishes …

In the highly derived syngnathid fishes (pipefishes, seadragons & seahorses), the evolution
of sex-role reversed brooding behavior culminated in the seahorse lineage's male …

The yellowfin seabream Acanthopagrus latus is the economically most important Sparidae
fish in the northern South China Sea. As euryhaline fish, they are perfect model for …

Background Teleosts are characterized by a remarkable breadth of sexual mechanisms
including various forms of hermaphroditism. Sparidae is a fish family exhibiting gonochorism …