Comparative anatomy

Comparative anatomy, the comparative study of the body structures of different species of animals in order to understand their adaptive changes as they evolved from common ancestors. Modern comparative anatomy began with the work of Pierre Belon, who showed the similarities in the skeletons of humans and birds.

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Several oddly weird species of Bat are discussed. Tubular snouts, Bulmer's fruit, Kitti's Hognosed and Monkey Faced Bats are defined. Also, a look at the truth about rabies and bats.

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Evolution is the theme that unifies all of Biology. What did people think before evolution? How did evolution become accepted?

This comprehensive introduction to animal anatomy is for artists who want to draw authentic-looking animals from their imagination. Marshall demonstrates that the core of this skill is in knowing animal bones and muscles, constructing them as three-dimensional forms, and practicing these disciplines until they become easy enough to let your impulses take over. He uses hundreds of drawings to show the major components of various animals, how their anatomy works, and how to draw them so that…

Evolution of homologous structures by adaptive radiation explains similarities in structure when there are differences in function AND Comparison of the pentadactyl limb of mammals, birds, amphibians & reptiles with different modes of locomotion

A 10 question assessment on comparative anatomy that assesses student knowledge of homologous, analogous and vestigial structures.

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Activity - link to eSkeletons - compare skeletons Use this to compare skeletons between different species to see how they are comparable.

Spark discussion in your classroom with this this Comparative Anatomy: Homologous, Analogous, Vestigial Structures practice resource! This resource is inquiry based and sure to generate discussion and get students authentically using vocabulary. Students will: examine the anatomies of various species and create arguments with evidence as to whether the structures present are homologous and analogousanswer true/false questions defend their responses construct explanations as to the ancient…

An image chicken focuses on the digestive system as part of an overall unit on comparative anatomy. Students label the organs.

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