1st Edition

Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Anura

Edited By Barrie G. M. Jamieson Copyright 2003

    This book covers the major aspects of phylogeny and reproductive biology of frogs in chapters written by major authorities. Topics treated are: anuran phylogeny, classification and reproductive modes; gross anatomy of the reproductive system; oogenesis; endocrinology of reproduction; spermatogenesis and the mature spermatozoon; breeding glands; internal fertilization and sperm storage, parental care; general development; and molecular development.

    Catfishes : Introduction: Phylogenetic Position within Teleostei
    Catfish Families
    Historical Overview of Higher Level Phylogeny of Catfishes
    Catfish, an Exceptional Biological Group
    Methodology & Material: Phylogenetic Methodology
    Delimitation of Terminal Taxa
    Material, Techniques and Nomenclature
    Phylogenetic Analysis: Character Description and Comparison
    Cladistic Analysis, Diagnosis for Clades, and Comparison with Previous Hypotheses
    Character State Changes for Individual Genera; Results of Phylogenetic Analysis: Major Outlines
    Higher-level Phylogeny and Macroevolution of Catfishes: A Discussion: Structures Associated with Movements of the Mandibular Barbels
    Pectoral Girdle Complex; Adductor Mandibulae Complex; Palatine-maxillary System
    Suspensorium and Associated Structures; Elastic Spring Apparatus
    A Discussion on the Origin and Biogeographic Distribution of Catfishes
    Catfishes, Case Study for General Discussions of Phylogenetic and Macroevolutionary Topics: Primary Homologies, Secondary Homologies, and a Priori Versus a Posteriori Explanations in Evolutionary Biology; Homoplasies, Consistency Index, and Complexity of Macroevolution
    Functional Uncouplings and Morphological Macroevolution
    Myological Versus Osteological Characters in Phylogenetic Reconstructions; Analysis of Distinct Anatomical Regions in Phylogenetic Reconstructions
    Aptations, Exaptations and Adaptations in Macroevolutionary Studies
    Parallelisms, Convergences and Constraints in Macroevolution; Cordelia’s Dilemma, Historical Bias, and General Evolutionary Trends
    Punctuated Equilibrium, Speciation, Living Fossils and Macroevolution

    Biography

    Jamieson, Barrie G. M.