Egg Incubation: Its Effects on Embryonic Development in Birds and Reptiles - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521390710 ISBN 13: 9780521390712

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1992

Synopsis

A recent rapid expansion in our knowledge of embryonic development in birds and reptiles has created a need for a book that comprehensively reviews and synthesizes data relating to incubation effects on the embryonic development of these two vertebrate classes. The contributors to this book aptly deal with these issues in logical parts. The first deals with the structure, shape, and function of eggs. The second examines the effects of the four main parameters, e.g. temperature, water relations, respiratory gas exchange, and turning, on the process of incubation. The third section deals with early embryonic development and the methods used to investigate and manipulate the embryo. Further chapters deal with estivation, megapodes, and oviparity.

About this title

Book Description

This book reviews comprehensively incubation effects on embryonic development in birds and reptiles and presents the first ever synthesis of data from these two vertebrate classes. International experts in each field have contributed to this extensively referenced volume and it will be of great interest not only to research biologists, but also to bird and reptile breeders.

About the Author

Deeming is an embryologist of 20 years, with his main expertise in egg turning in birds establishes during his Doctorate research at the University of Reading. He has also studied the development of alligators at the University of Manchester, as well as ostrich incubation, rearing, and behaviour. He
is presently working as a consultant to poultry and game hatcheries and as an advisor to zoo and conservation organisations.
Ferguson is Professor of Basic Dental Sciences in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Manchester.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0521390710
• ISBN 13: 9780521390712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 462
• Editor: Deeming D. Charles, Ferguson Mark W. J.