Description: The Dissection of Vertebrates, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive manual that serves as an ideal guide for students of comparative vertebrate anatomy and as a valuable reference for fields such as vertebrate morphology, paleontology, and advanced vertebrate courses (e.g., mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, and herpetology).Key Features:Detailed Dissection Directions: Provides clear, systematic dissection instructions for a smooth anatomical transition across various vertebrates.High-Quality Illustrations and Photographs: Award-winning, accurate, and visually appealing illustrations complement the dissection process, enhancing learning for today’s more visually-oriented students.Updated Phylogenetic Coverage: The third edition expands on previous editions by adding new sections and revising the text and illustrations for key animals.New and Expanded Content:New Sections: Coverage now includes amphioxus (Branchiostoma, Cephalochordata), sea squirt (Ciona, Urochordata), shark musculature, gravid shark, shark embryo, cat musculature, and the sheep heart.Revised Chapters: Updates to the chapters on lamprey, shark, perch, mudpuppy, frog, cat, pigeon, and reptile skulls.Phylogenetic Insights: Enhanced discussions on the evolutionary relationships of the dissected animals.Animal Dissections Covered:AmphioxusSea SquirtLampreySharkPerchMudpuppyFrogCatPigeonPlus, five reptile skulls, two mammal skulls, and the sheep heart.Awards and Recognition:2020 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty): Recognized for excellence by the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. This edition continues to offer a pedagogically effective blend of text and visual references, ensuring that it remains the go-to manual for students and professionals in the field of vertebrate anatomy.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Publication Name: Dissection of Vertebrates
Language: English
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Subject: Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Life Sciences / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year: 2019
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 10.9 in
Author: Dino Pulerà, Gerardo De Iuliis
Subject Area: Science
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
