Text-Book of Comparative Anatomy, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lang, Arnold

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330674901 ISBN 13: 9781330674901

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the anatomy and relationships of ancient and modern animals with a thorough, scholarly guide. This volume surveys major groups, from echinoderms to related chordate ancestors, and maps how skeletons, organs, and development connect across species. It blends descriptive anatomy with historical literature to illuminate evolutionary questions and the structure of early animal life.

Inside, you’ll find detailed descriptions of skeletal systems, body cavities, and organ arrangements across a wide range of marine invertebrates. The text emphasizes ontogeny, morphology, and comparative context, with attention to notable groups and key lineage connections. It reads like a reference work meant for students and researchers seeking clarity on complex anatomical topics.

• Clear explanations of skeletal and body cavity organization across echinoderms, crinoids, cystoids, blastoids, and related forms.


• Guidance on the relationships among Enteropneusta, Cephalodiscus, and Rhabdopleura, with historical and literature references.


• Illustrated discussions of transitional features, larval forms like Tornaria, and the concept of homology in the skeleton.


• Terminology and morphology notes to support study and cross‑reference with other taxonomic groups.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, reference‑grade overview of comparative anatomy in marine invertebrates and early vertebrate relations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330674901
• ISBN 13: 9781330674901
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 638
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