On the Development of the Skeleton of the Tuatara, Sphenodon Punctatis (Classic Reprint): With Remarks on the Egg, on the Hatching, and on the Hatched Young - Couverture souple
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Discover how the tuatara's skeleton forms in developing embryos and why it matters for reptile evolution.
This nonfiction study traces the growth of the tuatara’s skeleton, from the skull’s early cartilage to the final adult proportions. It combines detailed descriptions with illustrations to illuminate the anatomy, development, and comparative context of Rhynchocephalia.
- Learn how the skull and chondrocranium change through several developmental stages.
- See how the brain case, nerves, and jawbones transform as the embryo grows.
- Explore the way plates and cartilage interact to shape the skull, pectoral girdle, and limbs.
- Understand the broader relevance to reptile evolution and primitive versus derived features.
Ideal for readers of anatomy, paleontology, and evolutionary biology who want a careful, illustrated look at skeletal development in a living reptile.
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On the Development of the Skeleton of the Tuatara, Sphenodon Punctatis
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book pioneers the study of the development of the Sphenodon skeleton to contribute to a fuller understanding of the evolution of Amniota â" the group that comprises modern reptiles, birds, and mammals. Through meticulous examination of Sphenodon embryonic bone structures, the author reconstructs the unique characteristics of its bone makeup, with its complex composition of paired elements and the progressive differentiation of its vertebrae. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations of bone development at various embryonic stages, the book lays the groundwork for continued advancements in our knowledge of amniote origins. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333721138_0
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On the Development of the Skeleton of the Tuatara, Sphenodon Punctatis With Remarks on the Egg, on the Hatching, and on the Hatched Young Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333721138
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On the Development of the Skeleton of the Tuatara, Sphenodon Punctatis With Remarks on the Egg, on the Hatching, and on the Hatched Young Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333721138
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