The Dissection of Vertebrates

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The Dissection of Vertebrates Second Edition provides students with a manual that combines pedalogical effective text with high-quality accurate and attractive visual references. Using a systemic approach within a systematic framework for each vertebrate this book covers several animals commonly used in providing an anatomical transition sequence. Seven animals are covered: lamprey shark perch mudpuppy frog pigeon and cat. This updated version include a revised systemic section of the introductory chapter; corrections to several parts of the existing text and images; new comparative skull sections included as part of the existing vertebrates; and a companion site with image bank. This text is designed for 2nd or 3rd year university level comparative vertebrate anatomy courses. Such courses are usually two-semester courses and may either be a required course or an elective. It is typically a required course for Biology and Zoology majors as well as for some Forensics and Criminology programs and offered as an elective for many other non-zoology science majors. Winner of the NYSM Jury award for the Rock Dove Air Sacs Lateral and Ventral Views illustration Expertly rendered award-winning illustrations accompany the detailed clear dissection direction Organized by individual organism to facilitate classroom presentation Offers coverage of a wide range of vertebrates Full-color strong pedagogical aids in a convenient lay-flat presentation Expanded and updated features on phylogenic coverage mudpuppy musculature and comparative mammalian skulls