With illustrations on seven vertebrates - Lamprey, Shark, Perch, Mudpuppy, Frog, Cat and Pigeon - "Dissection of Vertebrates" is the first book of its kind to include high-quality, digitally rendered illustrations, and has recently won an Award of Excellence in Illustrated Medical Book from the Association of Medicial Illustrators. Using a systemic approach for each vertebrate, this book covers several vertebrates commonly used in providing a transitional sequence in morphology. This beautifully illustrated, full-color primary dissection manual is ideal for use by students and researchers in vertebrate and functional morphology and comparative anatomy. The result of this exceptional work offers the most comprehensive treatment than has ever before been available.Expertly rendered award-winning illustrations accompany the detailed, clear dissection direction. This book is organized by individual organism to facilitate classroom presentation. It offers coverage of a wide range of vertebrates. It is available in full-color and the strong pedagogical aids in a convenient lay-flat presentation.