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CHORDATE MORPHOLOGY, BIO 375 Lecture Text: Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates by Kent Lab Text: Atlas and Dissection Guide of Comparative Anatomy by Wischnitser A study of the diversity and uniformity of structure found among living vertebrates. The evolution of the chordates is illustrated by such a comparative investigation as well as by an examination of anatomical features of fossil records. The laboratory includes detailed anatomical studies of several representative chordates. Lecture Topics Introduction to comparative anatomy Protochordates and the origin of vertebrates Parade of vertebrates The integument Mineralized tissues: vertebrae, ribs, sterna, skull and visceral skeleton Muscles The sense organs The nervous system The digestive system The respiratory system The circulatory system The urogenital system The endocrine system Laboratory Topics: A detailed anatomical study will be conducted on each of the following. The Protochordates The Lamprey The Dogfish The Necturus The Cat
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