Give the significance of ammocoete larva
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The larval stage of the primitive lamprey ,known as ammocoete larva,serves to illustrate the much maligned concept of ontegony
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Ammocoete larva is important in the evolution of the petromyzon fish. The ammocoete larva undergoes metamorphosis which changes its internal organs leading to their development.
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The ammocoete larva has several properties of ancient chordates as well as those of vertebrates. The larva has dorsal nerve chord, nervous system, gills, brain, eyes as well as notochord. The development and metamorphosis of this larva is important for the evolution of the petromyzon fish.
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