[PDF] Comparative Vertebrate Histology eBook

Author : Donald B. McMillan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0124095976

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Atlas of Comparative Vertebrate Histology looks at the histology of a wide range of vertebrates, representative of all the major classes and families, with examples ranging from amphioxus to primates. The authors focus their microscope on commonly seen vertebrates as well as ‘non-standard’ species, such as lamprey, hagfish, dogfish, skate, rock bass, cod, river catfish, toad, amphiuma, leopard and bull frog, garter and brown snake, Coturnix quail and cowbird. The study of comparative histology in the vertebrates helps students and researchers alike understand how various groups have addressed similar problems, opening doors to interesting research possibilities. Not all vertebrates follow the mammalian model of tissue and organ structure. When dealing with unique species, we see some structures taken beyond their ‘normal’ function. Comparative histology allows us to understand the structural responses underlying the physiology unique to each vertebrate group. Presents the histology of a wide range of vertebrates, representative of all the major classes and families, with examples ranging from amphioxus to primates Includes an image gallery with over 500 flat images and 50+ virtual microscopy slides Contains electronic content features cross linking between text, tables and the image gallery

Author : Vivian de Buffrénil
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1882 pages
File Size : 42,3 MB
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1351189573

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Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity, it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny, mechanics, and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and behavior, this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.

Author : Libbie Henrietta Hyman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 13,19 MB
Release : 1992-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226870137

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The purpose of this book, now in its third edition, is to introduce the morphology of vertebrates in a context that emphasizes a comparison of structire and of the function of structural units. The comparative method involves the analysis of the history of structure in both developmental and evolutionary frameworks. The nature of adaptation is the key to this analysis. Adaptation of a species to its environment, as revealed by its structure, function, and reproductive success, is the product of mutation and natural selection–the process of evolution. The evolution of structure and function, then, is the theme of this book which presents, system by system, the evolution of structure and function of vertebrates. Each chapter presents the major evolutionary trends of an organ system, with instructions for laboratory exploration of these trends included so the student can integrate concept with example.

Author : W. N. Parker
Publisher :
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 14,22 MB
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781330482223

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Excerpt from Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates: With Three Hundred and Seventy-Figures and a Bibliography The developmental history of this book has been somewhat complicated. The first German edition appeared in 1882, under the title of Lehrbuch der vergleichende Anatomie der Wirbeltiere, and a second edition followed in 1886. In 1884, a short Grundriss was published, which, after passing through four editions and gradually increasing in size, replaced the Lehrbuch under the title of Vergleichende Anatomie der Wirbeltiere, in 1902. A farther edition appeared in 1906, and this was followed by a shorter Einfuhrung in 1907: the latter was written to meet the requirements of beginners, and it contains no bibliography. The first and second English editions (1886 and 1897) were based respectively on the first and third editions of the Grundriss, and considerable modifications in detail were introduced. The present (third) edition, which has been almost entirely re-written, was prepared from the German editions of 1906 and 1907, and I am much indebted to Professor Wiedersheim for allowing me to make such alterations as seemed desirable in the interests of English students, and for the pleasure of his collaboration last summer, when I had the advantage of discussing various points with him personally. The general plan of the original has been retained throughout, but I found it advisable to extend some portions and to abridge others, besides making various minor modifications. After re-editing by Professor Wiedersheim, the bibliography given in the German original is inserted entire, except that the titles and references have been abbreviated and slight rearrangements made in order to save space: I have also ventured to introduce a few additions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."