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Klappentext Published in 1894, this pioneering work offers insight into how the study of genetics and inheritance itself evolved. Zusammenfassung The work of William Bateson on variation and heredity pioneered the study of genetics. Controversial when published in 1894! this book is organised by anatomical parts. Exploring phylogeny! heredity and variation among a wide range of species! it offers insight into how the study of genetics and inheritance itself evolved. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introduction; Part I. Meristic Variation: 1. Arrangement of evidence; 2. Segments of arthropoda; 3. Vertebrae and ribs; 4. Spinal nerves; 5. Variation in arthropoda; 6. Chaetopoda, hirundinea and cestoda; 7. Branchial openings of chordata and structures in connexion with them; 8. Mammae; 9. Teeth; 10. Teeth (recapitulation); 11. Miscellaneous examples; 12. Colour-markings; 13. Minor symmetries: digits; 14. Digits (recapitulation); 15. Minor symmetries: segments in appendages; 16. Radial series; 17. Radial series: echinodermata; 18. Bilateral series; 19. Further illustrations of the relationship between right and left sides; 20. Supernumary appendages in secondary symmetry; 21. Appendages in secondary symmetry; 22. Duplicity of appendages in arthropoda; 23. Secondary symmetry in vertebrates; 24. Double monsters; 25. Concluding reflexions; Index of subjects; Index of persons.
