The Dissection of Vertebrates provides students with a manual combining pedalogical effective text with high-quality, accurate, and attractive visual references. Using a systemic approach within a systematic framework for each vertebrate, this book covers several animals commonly used in providing an anatomical transition sequence. Seven animals are covered: lamprey, shark, perch, mudpuppy, frog, pigeon and cat. New to this edition:- Revision of the systemic section of the introductory chapter to maintain currency- Corrections to several parts of the existing text and images- New comparative skull sections included as part of the existing vertebrates- Companion site with image bank Winner of the NYSM Jury award for the Rock Dove Air Sacs, Lateral and Ventral Views illustration* Expertly rendered award-winning illustrations accompany the detailed, clear dissection direction * Organized by individual organism to facilitate classroom presentation * Offers coverage of a wide range of vertebrates * Full-color, strong pedagogical aids in a convenient lay-flat presentation* Expanded and updated features on phylogenic coverage, mudpuppy musculature and comparative mammalian skulls
- ISBN: 978-0-12-375060-0
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 13/12/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés