Vertebrates : Structures and Functions

S. M. Kisia

ISBN 10: 157808606X / ISBN 13: 9781578086061

Verlag: CRC Press, 2010

Beschreibung

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Describing the diversity and features of various vertebrate groups, ranging from the oldest living fishes to the relatively more recent evolution of mammals, this book covers anatomical systems including organs and tissues, as well as their function and differentiation in various vertebrate groups. The authors also discuss the evolution of vertebrate groups from the earliest extinct ancestors to current living vertebrates. The book contains illustrations to clarify various issues as well as discussions of vertebrate features that enable adaptation to aquatic and terrestrial environments.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781578086061

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Vertebrates : Structures and Functions
• Verlag: CRC Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 157808606X
• ISBN-13: 9781578086061
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zustand: Neu
• Abmessungen: 229B x 152 H x 30 T Millimeter Breite: 229 mm, Höhe: 152 mm, Tiefe: 30 mm
• Gewicht: 792 Gramm

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Inhaltsangabe

The book describes the diversity and features of various vertebrate groups, ranging from the oldest living fishes to the relatively more recent groups to evolve such as mammals. The authors cover the structures of body systems including organs and tissues, as well as their functions and how they differ in various vertebrate groups. They also discuss the evolution of vertebrate groups from the earliest extinct ancestors to the living vertebrates as well as related groups that are now extinct. The book contains illustrations to clarify various issues and discussions of the features that enable vertebrates to adapt to aquatic and terrestrial environments they inhabit.

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S. M. Kisia