Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny mechanics and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth metabolism evolution ecology and behavior this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.