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Scenario of larval skeleton evolution. A simplified phylogeny of echinoderms with representative larval stages (skeleton in red), which illustrates the position of major transitions in the evolution of the larval skeleton. Specifically, at the base of echinoderms are shown common features for the evolution of the adult skeleton and at the class level are depicted specific features for ophiuroids and echinoids
