Ichthyology and Marine Biology

Cartilage canals in sharks and rays show that blood vessels can exist in mature cartilage without triggering endochondral bone formation

This study shows that sharks and rays have cartilage canals in their adult skeletons, which are vascular but do not trigger endochondral bone formation, suggesting an ancient role in nutrient transport.

From wings to tails: a general framework for inferring dispersal potential from morphology

The paper tests if caudal fin aspect ratio in sharks can infer dispersal potential, finding no latitudinal gradient and associations with habitat and body size.