Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy Function Evolution

About this book

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.