This full-color manual is a unique guide for students conducting the comparative study of representative vertebrate animals. It is appropriate for courses in comparative anatomy, vertebrate zoology, or any course in which the featured vertebrates are studied. The manual features an overview of the evolution of vertebrate systems, providing students with a detailed synopsis prior to beginning the dissections. Additionally, the text provides comprehensive coverage of evolutionary concepts, comparative morphology, and histology.Includes coverage of the pigeon, perch, frog, lamprey, dogfish shark, mudpuppy, and cat. Loose-leaf and three-hole-drilled.