On the Anatomy of Vertebrates - Vertebrate

Published 1866-8, this is Richard Owen's highly illustrated three-volume text on vertebrate anatomy covering fishes, reptiles, birds and mammals.

List of contents

27. Muscular system of mammalia; 28. Nervous system of mammalia; 29. Dental system of mammalia; 30. Alimentary canal and appendages of mammalia; 31. Absorbent system of mammalia; 32. Circulating system of mammalia; 33. Respiratory system of mammalia; 34. Urinary system of mammalia; 35. Tegumentary system and appendages of mammalia; 36. Peculiar glands of mammalia; 37. Generative organs of mammalia; 38. Generative products and development of mammalia; 39. Mammary and marsupial organs; 40. General conclusions; Works referred to; Zoological index; General index.

Summary

Palaeontologist Richard Owen (1804–92) was superintendent of natural history in the British Museum and founder of the Natural History Museum. This 1868 work gives a thorough overview of vertebrate anatomy. Volume 3 completes his analysis of mammals, and gives his general conclusions on vertebrates.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Owen
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108038270
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03827-0
• No. of pages: 930
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology