Origin of Chordates -- The Vertebrate Story -- Biological Design -- Life History -- Integument -- Skeletal System: The Skull -- Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton -- Skeletal System:The Appendicular Skeleton -- The Muscular System -- The Respiratory System -- The Circulatory System -- The Digestive System -- The Urogenital System -- The Endocrine System -- The Nervous System -- Sensory Organs
Summary
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 organised phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context
