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1. Define the vertebrate phylotypic stage, and compare the ways birds and mammals attain that stage.

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2. Both insectivorous bats and insects possess wings for flight. Some common regulatory circuits might be involved in the development of these two structures. Suggest experimental approaches to evaluate that hypothesis.

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3. Cephalochordate lancelets do not posses a neural crest. Speculate on how peripheral nerves might arise in such a creature. Propose an experiment to test your idea.

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