The Evolution of the Eye from Algae and Jellyfish to Humans : How Vision Adapts to Environment.

This book offers a contextual analysis of the deviations and similarities in cross species eye structures. It questions the role of evolutionary processes such as random mutations, and genetic control mechanisms.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hudson, A. J. (Arthur J.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2010.
Temas:
Eye > Evolution.
Anatomy, Comparative.
Eye > Anatomy.
Adaptation (Biology)
Eye > anatomy & histology
Vision, Ocular > physiology
Adaptation, Biological
Evolution.
Anatomy, Comparative
Œil > Évolution.
Anatomie comparée.
Œil > Anatomie.
Adaptation (Biologie)
MEDICAL > Neuroscience.
PSYCHOLOGY > Neuropsychology.
Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Health & Biological Sciences.
Neuroscience.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • THE EVOLUTION OF THE EYE FROM ALGAE AND JELLYFISH TO HUMANS: How Vision Adapts to Environment; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1
  • The Beginning of Life on Earth; Chapter 2
  • Eyespots and the Earliest Forms of the Eye; Chapter 3
  • Aquatic Invertebrate Eyes; Chapter 4
  • The Eyes of Insects (Hexapoda); Chapter 5
  • Crustacean Eyes; Chapter 6
  • The Eyes of Spiders; Chapter 7
  • Vertebrate Eyes; Chapter 8
  • The Eyes of Fish and Other Marine Vertebrates; Chapter 9
  • Eyes of Amphibia, Reptiles and Birds.
  • Chapter 10
  • MammalsChapter 11
  • Genetic Control Mechanisms in the Evolution of the Eye; Chapter 12
  • Conclusions; References; Index.

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