Download or read book Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates written by Karel F. Liem and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces students to the groups of vertebrates and explores the anatomical evolution of vertebrates within the context of the functional interrelationships of organs and the changing environments to which vertebrates have adapted. The text contains all of the material taught in classic comparative anatomy courses, but integrates this material with current research in functional anatomy. This integration adds a new dimension to our understanding of structure and helps students understand the evolution of vertebrates.