The Labyrinth of Animals, Vol. 1: Including Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Albert Alexander Gray

 
9780282995355: The Labyrinth of Animals, Vol. 1: Including Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This comprehensive book meticulously details the anatomical variations found in the labyrinth of different species of animals. It is the result of seven years of painstaking research by the author, who devised an innovative method for making anatomical preparations. Previously, it was impossible for one individual to examine more than a few animal labyrinths, hindering the classification of different species. The author's method has overcome this challenge, allowing for a far more thorough understanding of the evolutionary relationships among animals. This book not only describes the labyrinth of mammals but also provides insights into the anatomy of the labyrinth in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. The author draws comparisons between the different species, highlighting similarities and differences in the structure of the labyrinth as it relates to their respective functions. The book's detailed descriptions and stunning stereoscopic images, which can be viewed with the included instructions, make this a valuable resource for students of comparative anatomy, evolutionary biologists, and otolaryngologists. Its findings have significant implications for understanding the evolutionary history of animals and the development of the labyrinth in different species.

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9780266651529: The Labyrinth of Animals, Vol. 1: Including Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0266651526 ISBN 13:  9780266651529
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017
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