Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, 1902, Vol. 45 : New Series, With Lithographic Plates and Engravings on Wood (Classic Reprint)

E. Ray Lankaster

ISBN 10: 133441534X / ISBN 13: 9781334415340

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 814 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, 1902, Vol. 45 : New Series, With Lithographic Plates and Engravings on Wood (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133441534X
• ISBN 13: 9781334415340
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book delves into the embryological development of the prehistoric fish Lepidosiren, commonly known as the lungfish. The author utilizes various microscopes and staining techniques to examine fish eggs and embryos, reconstructing the developmental stages of the species. One of the most significant findings is that the lungfish gastrulation process, involving the formation of the archenteron (primitive gut), occurs mainly through a process of invagination, challenging the previously held belief that splitting is the primary mechanism in this species. The author also meticulously describes the formation of the notochord, mesoderm, and nervous system in Lepidosiren embryos. This detailed analysis provides valuable insights into the early development of lungfish and contributes to our understanding of vertebrate evolution.