On the Structure and Development of the Skull in the Pig (Sus Scrofa), And, on the Structure and Development of the Skull in the Mammalia: Part II. Edentata; Part III. Insectivora (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- On the Structure and Development of the Skull in the Pig (Sus Scrofa), And, on the Structure and Development of the Skull in the Mammalia: Part II. Edentata; Part III. Insectivora (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William Kitchen Parker
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0265419697
- ISBN 13
- 9780265419694
- Item weight
- 869 grams
A detailed, plate‑rich tour of how mammal skulls form and function, from tiny embryos to adults.
In this edition, the classic study presents the development and structure of the mammalian skull with clear descriptions, precise terminology, and a wealth of illustrative plates. Readers will follow the progression from early visceral arches to the fully formed skull, with careful attention to the bones, cartilage, and nerves that shape each species. The work combines anatomy, embryology, and comparative details to illuminate how different mammals share common patterns while showing unique variations.
- Step‑by‑step views of skull development, including the transition from cartilage to bone in key elements.
- In‑depth discussion of major bones such as the alisphenoid, basisphenoid, and tympanic region, with notes on their connections and openings for nerves.
- Plate‑driven illustrations of particular species, like Erinaceus europaeus, Talpa europaea, and Sorex species, showing stages from embryo to young adult.
- Comparative remarks that highlight diagnostic features used to distinguish groups within the mammals.
On the Skull in the Mammalia
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