9781330185803 - An Introduction to the Study of the Comparative Anatomy of Animals, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) di Bourne, Gilbert Charles (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the study of comparative anatomy, the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species. The author begins by examining invertebrates such as flatworms and earthworms, before moving on to vertebrates such as amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Throughout, the author emphasizes the relationship between an animal's structure and its function, as well as the evolutionary history of different species. The volume concludes with a discussion of the origin of the human species, examining the role of natural selection and sexual selection. The author's clear and engaging writing style, combined with his deep knowledge of the subject, makes this book an essential resource for students of comparative anatomy, evolution, and zoology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.