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An Atlas of Comparative Vertebrate Histology,

Edition 1

By Donald B. McMillan and Richard James Harris

Publication Date: 02 Jul 2018

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Atlas of Comparative Vertebrate Histology looks at the histology of a wide range of vertebrates, representative of all the major classes and families, with examples ranging from amphioxus to primates. The authors focus their microscope on commonly seen vertebrates as well as ‘non-standard’ species, such as lamprey, hagfish, dogfish, skate, rock bass, cod, river catfish, toad, amphiuma, leopard and bull frog, garter and brown snake, Coturnix quail and cowbird.

The study of comparative histology in the vertebrates helps students and researchers alike understand how various groups have addressed similar problems, opening doors to interesting research possibilities. Not all vertebrates follow the mammalian model of tissue and organ structure.

When dealing with unique species, we see some structures taken beyond their ‘normal’ function. Comparative histology allows us to understand the structural responses underlying the physiology unique to each vertebrate group.

Key Features

Presents the histology of a wide range of vertebrates, representative of all the major classes and families, with examples ranging from amphioxus to primates
Includes an image gallery with over 500 flat images and 50+ virtual microscopy slides
Contains electronic content features cross linking between text, tables and the image gallery

About the author

By Donald B. McMillan, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada and Richard James Harris, Founding Manager (Retired), Integrated Microscopy, The Biotron, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Book details

ISBN: 9780124104242

Page Count: 634

Retail Price : £118.00

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Audience

Researchers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students in zoology, physiology, and vertebrate biology, as well as veterinary and comparative pathologists

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