Analysis of Vertebrate Structure
5. Edition July 2001
656 Pages, Hardcover
Textbook
ISBN:
978-0-471-29505-1
John Wiley & Sons
Short Description
This superbly illustrated new edition retains the logical organization and clear, lively style that have made previous editions so popular. The book describes the anatomy of the major structural and behavioral groups of vertebrate animals, interpreting their form in terms of evolution and adaptation to habit and habitat.
Functional approach to morphology--treatment is unique as to organization, thoroughness, and extent of biomechanical analysis.
* Profusely illustrated with high quality original artwork.
* Comment boxes evaluate points of controversy and note inadequately understood phenomena.
INTRODUCTION.
The Nature Of Vertebrates Morphology.
SURVEY OF VERTEBRATE ANIMALS: THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL PATTERNS.
Nature, Origins, and Classification of Vertebrates.
Fishes.
Tetrapods.
THE PHYLOGENY AND ONTOGENY OF STRUCTURE: EVOLUTION IN RELATION TO TIME AND MAJOR TAXA.
Early Development.
Integument and Its Derivatives.
Teeth.
Head Skeleton.
Body Skeleton.
Muscles and Electric Organs.
Coelom and Mesenteries.
Digestive System.
Respiratory System and Gas Bladder.
Circulatory System.
Excretory System and Osmoregulation.
Reproductive System and Urogenital Ducts.
Nervous System: General, Spinal Cord, and Perpheral Nerves.
Nervous System: Brain.
Sense Organs.
Endocrine Glands.
STRUCTURAL ADAPTATION: EVOLUTION IN RELATION TO HABIT AND HABITAT.
Structural Elements of the Body.
Mechanics of Support and Movement.
Form, Function, and Body Size.
Running and Jumping.
Digging, and Crawling without Appendages.
Climbing.
Swimming and Diving.
Flying and Gliding.
Energetics and Locomotion.
Feeding.
Appendix: Anatomical Preparations.
Glossary.
Index.
The Nature Of Vertebrates Morphology.
SURVEY OF VERTEBRATE ANIMALS: THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL PATTERNS.
Nature, Origins, and Classification of Vertebrates.
Fishes.
Tetrapods.
THE PHYLOGENY AND ONTOGENY OF STRUCTURE: EVOLUTION IN RELATION TO TIME AND MAJOR TAXA.
Early Development.
Integument and Its Derivatives.
Teeth.
Head Skeleton.
Body Skeleton.
Muscles and Electric Organs.
Coelom and Mesenteries.
Digestive System.
Respiratory System and Gas Bladder.
Circulatory System.
Excretory System and Osmoregulation.
Reproductive System and Urogenital Ducts.
Nervous System: General, Spinal Cord, and Perpheral Nerves.
Nervous System: Brain.
Sense Organs.
Endocrine Glands.
STRUCTURAL ADAPTATION: EVOLUTION IN RELATION TO HABIT AND HABITAT.
Structural Elements of the Body.
Mechanics of Support and Movement.
Form, Function, and Body Size.
Running and Jumping.
Digging, and Crawling without Appendages.
Climbing.
Swimming and Diving.
Flying and Gliding.
Energetics and Locomotion.
Feeding.
Appendix: Anatomical Preparations.
Glossary.
Index.
