Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates, 2/e
Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates, 2/e
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Year: 2020
Pages: 676
Size: 178 x 242 mm
Publisher: Viva Books Originals
Sales Territory: Worldwide
Description:
This second edition of Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates is thoroughly revised and developed around two fundamental themes. Part A comprising the first eight chapters of the book is devoted to the discussion of chordates' evolution and classification. Fairly detailed taxonomic synopsis for each class is included in the chapter dealing with that class. In addition a combination of phylogenetic trees (cladograms) and narrative discussions to unveil facts about animal evolution are included. Cladograms are used where appropriate, because they provide the least ambiguous statements that can be proposed about animal relationships. The book includes and discusses molecular-based hypotheses that have received widespread attention. The newly added Part A of this book will make classification and evolution an interesting parameter to give a new dimension to this seemingly tough subject from the point of view of students.
Part B deals with comparative anatomy and provides an introduction to structure-function concept at the level of organs and the organ system, which is fundamental to the understanding of synthesis of comparative anatomy.
Key features of the book are:
- Treats the subject in a sequential manner
- The subject matter is discussed briefly and lucidly
- The diagrams are all in outline, drawn from authentic sources and can be easily reproduced by students
Target Audience:
Students and academicians of life sciences and zoology.
Contents:
Preface
Part A: Origin Evolution and Descent of Metazoan Animals and Classification
Chapter 1. Evolutionary Descent of Metazoan Animals
Chapter 2. Recent Trends in Animal Classification
Chapter 3. Agnathostomes
Chapter 4. Gnathostomes
Chapter 5. Amphibia
Chapter 6. Reptilia
Chapter 7. Aves
Chapter 8. Mammalia
Part B: Comparative Anatomy
Chapter 9. Integumentary System
Chapter 10. Skeletal System
Chapter 11. Muscular System
Chapter 12. Digestive System
Chapter 13. Respiratory System
Chapter 14. Circulatory System
Chapter 15. Excretory System
Chapter 16. Reproductive System
Chapter 17. Nervous System
Chapter 18. Receptor System
Chapter 19. Endocrine System
Glossary
Index
About the Authors:
Dr R.K.Saxena is an Associate professor and has been teaching this subject in Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi since 1974. A Gold Medallist in M.Sc. from B.I.T.S. Pilani (Rajasthan), he earned his doctorate from the University of Delhi in Cell and Molecular Biology. The author is a member of Indian Society of Cell Biology and is still engaged in active research and has to his credit a number of research publication in the field of ciliate biology.
Dr Sumitra Saxena, an Associate professor at S.G.T.B, Khalsa college, University of Delhi, has been teaching for last forty years, Her research interests have involved studies on the Polytene Chromosomes in Chironomous and she has to her credit several research publications in the field of Cell and Molecular Biology.
