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

Arnold Lang

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330674901 ISBN 13 : 9781330674901

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

German parts of which it is composed, and partly to the increased difficulty in the work of translation. A comparison of the two volumes will show at a glance that the work has developed under the hands of the author: the treatment has become more elaborate. The two chapters which practically fill this volume are in reality more like comprehensive treatises on the groups with which they deal, and as such could only be adequately translated from the German by some one with a very special knowledge of both groups. There are probably few zoologists who have attempted to make a special study of two such heterogeneous phyla as the Mollusca and the Echinodermata. In addition, therefore, to frequent references to the original literature and to constant applications to kind friends, the whole of the text relating to the two chief groups was submitted to specialists for revision. The translators beg to tender their warmest thanks to their friends who kindly undertook this laborious task. Mr. B. B. Woodward read the text of the chapter dealing with the Mollusca, revising the terminology, and suggesting slight alterations, which have been either adopted without comment in the text or else placed in short footnotes. Mr. W. Percy Sladen and Mr. F. A. Bather revised the text dealing with the Echinodermata, each with special reference to the group with which his name is most associated. Thanks are also due to Professor Jeffery Bell for his kind assistance in the solution of difficulties.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330674901
• ISBN 13: 9781330674901
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 638
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