ABSTRACT
Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity, it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny, mechanics, and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and behavior, this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|26 pages
Introduction
part Section II|164 pages
Morphology and Histology of The Skeleton
part Section III|66 pages
Dynamic Processes in Osseous Formations
part Section IV|32 pages
Teeth
part Section V|326 pages
Phylogenetic Diversity of Skeletal Tissues
part Section VI|184 pages
Integrative Questions