Figure 2. Proposed Model: Emu wing buds contain muscle progenitor cells with dual somite-derived myogenic and lateral plate mesodermal signature. (IMAGE)
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Proposed Model: Emu wing buds contain muscle progenitor cells with dual somite-derived myogenic and lateral plate mesodermal signature. These cells undergo cell death, which hinders the normal development of wing muscles. As a result, the lack of mechanical stress from muscle contractions leads to shortened bones and asymmetric fusion of skeletal elements.
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