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The Amphioxus and Its Development (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Berthold Hatschek

 
9780267518043: The Amphioxus and Its Development (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock the mysteries of early animal life with a detailed, long‑form study of Amphioxus development.

This edition presents a thorough account of embryonic and larval growth, drawing on extensive observations from fieldwork in Messina and careful laboratory investigation. It places Hatschek’s work in dialogue with landmark studies by Kowalevsky, Leuckart, and Pagenstecher, clarifying how these creatures form their body plan and nervous system.

  • Learn how the embryo develops from fertilized eggs through early gastrulation, including the formation of the neural canal and the notochord.
  • See how mesoblastic somites arise and shape the body, with attention to dorsal and ventral changes during growth.
  • Explore the methods used to observe living embryos, including the use of reagents and careful sectional analysis to reveal internal structures.
  • Understand the historical context and how new findings clarified earlier, incomplete pictures of Amphioxus development.
Ideal for readers of developmental biology, comparative anatomy, and the history of zoology who want a clear, method‑oriented view of how a key genus reveals the steps from embryo to larva.

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