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Observations on the Natural History and Structure of the Proteus Anguinus (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

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9781334685415: Observations on the Natural History and Structure of the Proteus Anguinus (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Detailed study of a peculiar amphibian’s circulation and respiration

This edition presents 19th-century observations on the Proteus Anguinus, focusing on its heart, gills, air-bladders, and how these organs work together in a mostly aquatic animal. This volume traces the animal’s blood vessels and heart, comparing its structure to that of the frog while noting distinctive features. It describes the path from the heart to the branchial arches, the formation of the aorta, and how the three gills develop from branchial arteries. It also explains why the air-bladders do not function as lungs and how the animal breathes differently from other reptiles. The authors discuss early experiments, the effect of placing the creature in spirits or water, and how these actions affect the alimentary canal and circulation. They also situate their findings in debates about amphibious life, drawing on other species to illuminate the Proteus’s unique physiology.

  • How the heart and major arteries are organized, including the primary trunks and their branches
  • The leaf-like structure of the branchial arteries and the three gills
  • Why air-bladders do not serve as lungs and how respiration is achieved
  • Historical experiments and comparisons with salamanders and frogs to explain irritability and digestion
Ideal for readers of natural history and physiology who want a clear, period-style account of early anatomical observations and their implications for amphibious life.

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