Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates

Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates is a comprehensive guide to the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It provides a holistic approach to describing primate skeletal, muscular, and organ structure and function, and includes recent advances in primate genomics. Written by Friderun Ankel-Simons, this new edition is accessible to all readers and will serve as an excellent reference for technical and non-technical audiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2024
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates is a comprehensive textbook that covers the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It provides a holistic approach to describing primate skeletal, muscular, and organ structure and function, making it an essential resource for primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, anthropologists, conservationists, and naturalists. The fourth edition of the book introduces its audience to the history and objectives of primatology, enumerates and profiles extant primates, and delves into detailed descriptions of primate skulls, brains, teeth, skeletons, musculature, organs, blood groups, reproduction, and development. Additionally, the book highlights recent advances in primate genomics, including new genera and species assignments, and concludes with a glance at the future of the field. Written by longtime expert Friderun Ankel-Simons, the new edition effectively introduces complex biological concepts in a manner accessible to all readers. It will serve as an excellent reference for technical and non-technical audiences, including primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, anthropologists, conservationists, and naturalists.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443217197
Edition number: 4 ed