William C Hamlett

Sharks, Skates, and Rays: The Biology of Elasmobranch Fishes William C Hamlett

Commendation Quotes: "Sharks, Skates, and Rays" is an important contribution to the literature on elasmobranch fishes. It successfully presents current reviews of many elasmobranch organ systems, and its equal treatment of batoids and sharks will be of great interest and value to all biologists in the field. Commendation Quotes:"Sharks, Skates, and Rays is an important contribution to the literature on elasmobranch fishes. It successfully presents current reviews of many elasmobranch organ systems, and its equal treatment of batoids and sharks will be of great interest and value to all biologists in the field." -- David M. Koester, University of New EnglandReview Quotes: "The range and detail of information in this book will make it a valued library addition to students of anatomy and physiology as well as those specializing in ichthyology." -- R. H. Wettach, Northeastern NaturalistReview Quotes:"The range and detail of information in this book will make it a valued library addition to students of anatomy and physiology as well as those specializing in ichthyology." -- R. H. Wettach, Northeastern NaturalistCommendation Quotes: Sharks, Skates, and Rays is an important contribution to the literature on elasmobranch fishes. It successfully presents current reviews of many elasmobranch organ systems, and its equal treatment of batoids and sharks will be of great interest and value to all biologists in the field. Review Quotes: The range and detail of information in this book will make it a valued library addition to students of anatomy and physiology as well as those specializing in ichthyology.--R. H. Wettach "Northeastern Naturalist "Biographical Note: William C. Hamlett is an associate professor of anatomy at Indiana University School of Medicine and an adjunct associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame. Table of Contents: Contents and Contributors: Foreword, William C. Hamlett - Systematics and Body Form, Leonard J. V. Compagno - Integumentary System and Teeth, Norman E. Kemp - Endoskeleton, Leonard J. V. Compagno - Muscular System, Karel F. Liem, Adam P. Summers, and Quentin Bone - Digestive System, Suzanne Holmgren and Stephan Nilsson - Respiratory System, P. J. Butler - Circulatory System, Ramon Munoz-Chapuli and Geoffrey H. Satchell - The Heart, Bruno Tota - Nervous System, Michael H. Hoffman - Special Senses, Horst Bleckmann and Michael H. Hoffman - The Rectal Gland and Volume Homeostasis, Kenneth R. Olson - The Urinary System, Enrico Reale and Eric Lacy - Female Reproductive System, William C. Hamlett and Thomas J. Koob - Male Reproductive System, William C. HamlettPublisher Marketing: Successor to the classic work in shark studies, "The Elasmobranch Fishes" by John Franklin Daniel (first published 1922, revised 1928 and 1934), "Sharks, Skates, and Rays" provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of elasmobranch morphology. Coverage has been expanded from anatomy to include modern information on physiology and biochemistry. The new volume also provides equal treatment for skates and rays. The authors present general introductory material for the relative novice but also review the latest technical citations, making the book a valuable primary reference resource. More than 200 illustrations supplement the text.

Contributor Bio:  Hamlett, William C William C. Hamlett is an associate professor of anatomy at Indiana University School of Medicine and an adjunct associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame.