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What is the primary function of the chondrocranium in elasmobranchs?
Supporting and protecting the brain
Which part of the chondrocranium is referred to as the trabeculae?
The anterior pair of cartilages
What is the function of occipital cartilages in vertebrates?
Supporting the sensory capsules
Which type of cartilage is associated with the optic capsules?
Occipital cartilage
What is the developmental role of polar cartilages in vertebrates?
Forming elongate cartilages next to the notochord
Test your knowledge on the chondrocranium structure in elasmobranchs and other vertebrates. Learn about the development of this skeletal structure in different species.
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