Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
Comparative Vertebrate Morphology

Author: Douglas B. Webster

Publisher:

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13:

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Comparative Vertebrate Morphology provides a comprehensive discussion of vertebrate morphology. The structure-function concept at the level of organs and organ systems is fundamental to an understanding of comparative evolutionary morphology. It is upon these three interrelated aspects-structure, function, and evolution- that that contents of this volume have been organized and presented. The book opens with a discussion of general concepts on vertebrate evolution. This is followed by separate chapters on vertebrate phylogeny, skeletal components, the cranial and postcranial skeleton, muscula ...

Feeding in Vertebrates
Feeding in Vertebrates

Author: Vincent Bels

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-23

Total Pages: 873

ISBN-13: 3030137392

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This book provides students and researchers with reviews of biological questions related to the evolution of feeding by vertebrates in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Based on recent technical developments and novel conceptual approaches, the book covers functional questions on trophic behavior in nearly all vertebrate groups including jawless fishes. The book describes mechanisms and theories for understanding the relationships between feeding structure and feeding behavior. Finally, the book demonstrates the importance of adopting an integrative approach to the trophic system in order to understand evolutionary mechanisms across the biodiversity of vertebrates.

Hyman's Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Hyman's Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Author: Libbie Henrietta Hyman

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1992-09-15

Total Pages: 806

ISBN-13: 9780226870137

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The purpose of this book, now in its third edition, is to introduce the morphology of vertebrates in a context that emphasizes a comparison of structire and of the function of structural units. The comparative method involves the analysis of the history of structure in both developmental and evolutionary frameworks. The nature of adaptation is the key to this analysis. Adaptation of a species to its environment, as revealed by its structure, function, and reproductive success, is the product of mutation and natural selection–the process of evolution. The evolution of structure and function, then, is the theme of this book which presents, system by system, the evolution of structure and function of vertebrates. Each chapter presents the major evolutionary trends of an organ system, with instructions for laboratory exploration of these trends included so the student can integrate concept with example.

Dental Functional Morphology
Dental Functional Morphology

Author: Peter W. Lucas

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2004-06-03

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780521562362

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Dental Functional Morphology offers an alternative to the received wisdom that teeth merely crush, cut, shear or grind food and shows how teeth adapt to diet. Providing an analysis of tooth action based on an understanding of how food particles break, it shows how tooth form from the earliest mammals to modern-day humans can be understood using very basic considerations about fracture. It outlines the theoretical basis step by step, explaining the factors governing tooth shape and size and provides an allometric analysis that will revolutionize attitudes to the evolution of the human face and the impact of cooked foods on our dentition. In addition, the basis of the mechanics behind the fracture of different types of food, and methods of measurement are given in an easy-to-use appendix. It will be an important sourcebook for physical anthropologists, dental and food scientists, palaeontologists and those interested in feeding ecology.

Evolution of Vertebrate Design
Evolution of Vertebrate Design

Author: Leonard B. Radinsky

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2015-02-26

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 022622063X

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The Evolution of Vertebrate Design is a solid introduction to vertebrate evolution, paleontology, vertebrate biology, and functional, comparative anatomy. Its lucid style also makes it ideal for general readers intrigued by fossil history. Clearly drawn diagrams illustrate biomechanical explanations of the evolution of fins, jaws, joints, and body shapes among vertebrates. A glossary of terms is included. "A luminous text is matched by lucid drawings rationally placed. . . . A great teaching monograph, the book will charm lay readers of fossil history. For virtually every college & public collection."—Scitech Book News

Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates
Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates

Author: Karel F. Liem

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 798

ISBN-13:

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This book introduces students to the groups of vertebrates and explores the anatomical evolution of vertebrates within the context of the functional interrelationships of organs and the changing environments to which vertebrates have adapted. The text contains all of the material taught in classic comparative anatomy courses, but integrates this material with current research in functional anatomy. This integration adds a new dimension to our understanding of structure and helps students understand the evolution of vertebrates.

Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution
Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution

Author: Kenneth Kardong

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13:

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This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.