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. 2019 Jun 11;19:119. doi: 10.1186/s12862-019-1430-3

Fig. 7.

Fig. 7

Schematic diagram of the phylogenetic relationships of syngnathid groups (a), and phylogenetic analysis of the syngnathids with various brooding structures (b). Cross-sections of the brood pouchInline graphic, fully enclosed pouch;Inline graphic, enclosed pouch (inverted);Inline graphic, rudimentary pouch with plates and skin-folds;Inline graphic, individual egg compartments;Inline graphic, unprotected eggs (free spawning)