This book represents an early introduction to the relatively new field of embryology, which began to advance rapidly during the mid-19th century thanks to the author's own research and the work of his contemporaries. The author begins with chapters on the general subject of embryology and the structure of the egg with detailed descriptions of early segmentation. The book contains numerous plates with hundreds of figures of developing embryos and expanded explanations in the text for each one, including chapters dedicated to the development of specific organs and anatomical structures. Using a combination of both cross-sectional and longitudinal cuts, this book provides a comprehensive visual exploration of avian embryology. While some of the anatomical descriptions and interpretations contained within have since been revised, this book remains an essential reference source for the history of embryological research, demonstrating the state of knowledge and methodologies of the field in the mid-19th century.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book represents an early introduction to the relatively new field of embryology, which began to advance rapidly during the mid-19th century thanks to the author's own research and the work of his contemporaries. The author begins with chapters on the general subject of embryology and the structure of the egg with detailed descriptions of early segmentation. The book contains numerous plates with hundreds of figures of developing embryos and expanded explanations in the text for each one, including chapters dedicated to the development of specific organs and anatomical structures. Using a combination of both cross-sectional and longitudinal cuts, this book provides a comprehensive visual exploration of avian embryology. While some of the anatomical descriptions and interpretations contained within have since been revised, this book remains an essential reference source for the history of embryological research, demonstrating the state of knowledge and methodologies of the field in the mid-19th century. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780259783893_0
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