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Analysis of vertebrate structure /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hildebrand, Milton, 1918-
Other Authors: Goslow, G. E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : John Wiley, [2001]
Edition:Fifth edition.
Subjects:
Vertebrates > anatomy & histology.
Table of Contents:
  • The nature of vertebrate morphology
  • Nature, origin, and classification of vertebrates
  • Fishes
  • Tetrapods
  • 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 peripheral nerves
  • Nervous system : brain
  • Sense organs
  • Endocrine glands
  • 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
  • Anatomical preparations