SubjectLife Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorKenneth V. Kardong
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight64 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2001-030631
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal596
Table Of Content1 Introduction 2 Origin of Chordates 3 The Vertebrate Story 4 Biological Design 5 Life History 6 Integument 7 Skeletal System: The Skull 8 Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton 9 Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton 10 The Muscular System 11 The Respiratory System 12 The Circulatory System 13 The Digestive System 14 The Urogenital System 15 The Endocrine System 16 The Nervous System 17 Sensory Organs 18 Conclusions
SynopsisRetaining his emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and pedagogy, author Kenneth Kardong includes a substantial amount of new art and updated narrative in this 3rd edition. This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course.