The Anatomy and Development of the Lateral Line System in Amia Calva (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Phelps Allis Jr.

9780260338914: The Anatomy and Development of the Lateral Line System in Amia Calva (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260338915 ISBN 13: 9780260338914

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how the lateral line system is structured and develops in Amia calva, with clear, visual detail that brings anatomy to life.

From the adult head to larval stages, this study follows the path of surface pores, canals, and sense organs that form the fish’s sensory network. It explains how tiny pores grow into complex canal systems, and how different lines of organs align with the skull bones and body segments. The work also highlights the ways pits, conical organs, and nerve connections come together to sense the environment.

This edition draws on detailed observations and plate illustrations to show the whole picture—from the arrangement of infra-orbital and supra-orbital lines to the development of pit organs and their innervation. Its approach blends descriptive description with the developmental sequence, making the anatomy approachable for students and professionals alike.

How surface pores become trunk canals and dendritic networks in the head
The arrangement of seven head lines and two body lines, with their sense organs
Developmental stages of pit organs and canal organs, including early forms and transitions
Illustrated plates that map the lateral line layout on Amia calva’s skull and body

Ideal for readers of vertebrate anatomy and sensory biology who want a detailed, historically grounded view of lateral-line development.

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