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Embryos and Ancestors Downloaded from https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/9/1/45/51430 by DeepDyve user on 03 November 2020 Embryos and Ancestors. SIR GAVIN not many places where the problems of study of zoology. The book is divided into six parts. Part I, consisting of three chap­ DEBEER. 197 pgs., illus. Oxford Univer­ the relationships of ontogeny to phylogeny, sity Press, New York. (3rd edition, 1958) of embryology to taxonomy and the analysis ters, introduces the student to basic struc­ of homologies, and of the true meaning of tural and physiological concepts underlying $4.00 biological phenomena. Part II consists of the words "germ layers" are as readably The bards of Madison Avenue might treated as they have been by Sir Gavin. four chapters which deals systematically well pay homage to Haeckel as their patron George W. Nace, University of Michigan. with the primitive phyla from Protozoa saint, for his jingle ontogeny recapitulates through Ctenophora. In Part III, before Anatomy of the Chordates. CHARLES phylogeny has "established its hold over consideration of the higher phyla, the au­ K. WEICHERT. 899 pgs., ilIus. Mc­ the minds of zoologists, even subcon­ thor takes up Genetics, Development, and Graw-Hili, New York, (2nd edition, 1958) sciously,-" (pg. 164). This hold is hard Evolution. This serves in a rather interest­ $9.50 to break because it is not devoid of truth. ing way to prepare the student for a dis­ The limits of this truth need constant cussion of the more advanced groups and Part 1 and 2 of Weichert's revised edi­ reiteration. for an introduction to the principles best tion reviews the Chordates and treats of Sir Gavin uses this Centenary Celebra­ seen in these groups. Part IV again takes the organ systems. The discussions of these tion of the Theory of Evolution to again up the phyletic review, covering the proto­ are followed in a sequential manner, al­ reiterate the relationships between em­ though the discussion of each organ system stome branch of the animal kingdom, flat bryology and evolution, and to again draw does not presuppose a knowledge of earlier worms through the arthropods. Part V attention to the disservice done to science covers the deuterostome branch, conclud­ chapters. Part 3 details the anatomy of by allowing its concepts to freeze. This the lamprey, dogfish, Necturus and the ingwith a discussion of mammals. In the volume maintains its previous format and, latter chapters of Part V the emphasis cat. The discussion of each is designed to with the exception of a single figure, the merges into a consideration of the physiol­ serve both as a reference text and a labora­ illustrations are the same. Revisions and tory manual. With some help from the ogy of cells and of organ systems, of additions have been evenly distributed instructor, these accounts should suffice energetics, and homeostasis. In this man­ throughout, with the exception of the ner the correlation between these system­ for the student. A summary account of chapter on Neotony which has been nearly atic groups and the. physiological proc­ characteristics and advances appear in doubled in length. The 3 new pages of esses they demonstrate is brought out. The Chapter 19 duplicates, in part, classifica­ bibliography include references as recent final two chapters, Part VI, discuss the tion as set forth in Chapter 2. While a as 1957. interaction between the organism and its suitable index has been prepared, the omis­ The major portion of the book is de­ environment. Ecological levels of organiza­ sion of a glossary is unfortunate. voted to the relationship between ontog­ tion are detailed. Group and population Professor Weichert has added many new eny and phylogeny and is illustrated by interactions are considered, as are the illustrations to his revised edition. Greater many specific examples. The chapters newer phases of study of animal behavior. emphasis has been placed on classification, added in 1951 on taxonomy, homology, The discussion of each phylum culmi­ in keeping with the increased interest in and the germ layers remain little changed. nates in a consideration of the evolutionary systematic zoology. There is, however, a To the professional in the fields of em­ relationships within that group and with certain unbalance in this treatment, the bryology and evolution Sir Gavin may seem the rest of the animal kingdom. Simplifica­ coelacanths being accorded a full page to be jousting with a straw man and, of tion is sometimes accompanied by dog­ whereas the classification of birds is af­ course, dealing as he does with concepts, matic assertions, objectionable to the forded only two pages. The keeled sternum objectionable passages can be found. How­ advanced student as, for example, "tape­ of moles is much more prominent than in ever, the naivete of the new graduate worms are clearly derived from digenetic our common bats, a fact which is over­ student, the extent to which outmoded trematodes." However, a discussion of looked on page 854. Practically no refer­ concepts appear in elementary textbooks of Hadzi's view on the origin of the meta­ ence is made to the natural history of the general zoology and even embryology, and chordates, inclusion of which in the first zoans is included. There is an excellent the absence of reference to these matters clarity of presentation, emphasizing the edition contributed materially to the inter­ in many standard texts on evolution indi­ type of evidence leading to conclusions est of the student. cate the value of a re-edition of this book. on basic animal relationships. This is the This well written volume is an ex­ The arguments have been sharpened and first time, in the reviewer's opinion, that cellent introduction to chordate anatomy, the examples made more cogent, drawing the classic Haeckaelian views have been and should be of more than general interest as they do on the older literature viewed challenged in an introductory zoology text­ as a reference work as well as a useful in the light of recent information. Thus, text. W. J. Hamilton, Jr., Cornell book. The usual gap between the appear­ the reading of this book brings the sparkle ance of a new concept in research papers University. of new knowledge to the mellowness of and in a textbook has been closed in this Morphological Integration. EVERETT recalled knowledge. book! It may on occasion lead to hasty C. OLSON and ROBERT L. MILLER. The teaching of undergraduate embry­ conclusions, but is in general, a refreshing The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, and commendable addition. ology has, to a great extent, constituted a Ill. 317 pgs. (1958) $10. service function for pre-med training. Many The book is rich in material on the are the students who complete Embryology development of scientific ideas and the Ever since studies of morphology were without learning of its broader implica­ experimental method. Carefully selected first undertaken, the importance of correlat­ tions. If the re-edition of this book leads review questions and significant references, ing the structural parts of an individual to the reintroduction of several lectures classical and recent, are found at the end organism has been recognized. Until now, with broader outlook, it will have served of each chapter. A brief glossary of bio­ however, little has been done to develop a useful purpose. logical terms is also included. The book the concept of the organism as an inte­ is well illustrated both with line drawings The extensive current interest in casual grated structural-functional unit through and selected photographs which are of high embryology has led to the development of the use of biometric techniques. a group of embryologists less at home with The phrase, "morphological integra­ quality and clarity. This textbook should receive serious con­ these classical questions of embryology tion", as used by the authors means the than with chemistry, physics, or the other summation of the totality of characters siderations by those who are selecting a tools of their trade. Sir Gavin addresses which, in their interdependency of form, text for a general treatment of the funda­ mental aspects of animal biology, empha­ this in his conclusions and is explicit in produces an organism. The basic hypothesis sizing both phyletic relationships and the his discussion of why Haeckel's concepts which is presented and tested by the retarded our progress in the analysis of studies described in this book may be out­ basic principles which challenge the be­ development. Although many of these lined in approximately the words of the ginning student. Richard A. 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Embryos and Ancestors

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Downloaded from https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/9/1/45/51430 by DeepDyve user on 03 November 2020 Embryos and Ancestors. SIR GAVIN not many places where the problems of study of zoology. The book is divided into six parts. Part I, consisting of three chap­ DEBEER. 197 pgs., illus. Oxford Univer­ the relationships of ontogeny to phylogeny, sity Press, New York. (3rd edition, 1958) of embryology to taxonomy and the analysis ters, introduces the student to basic struc­ of homologies, and of the true meaning of tural and physiological concepts underlying $4.00 biological phenomena. Part II consists of the words "germ layers" are as readably The bards of Madison Avenue might treated as they have been by Sir Gavin. four chapters which deals systematically well pay homage to Haeckel as their patron George W. Nace, University of Michigan. with the primitive phyla from Protozoa saint, for his jingle ontogeny recapitulates through Ctenophora. In Part III, before Anatomy of the Chordates. CHARLES phylogeny has "established its hold over consideration of the higher phyla, the au­ K. WEICHERT. 899 pgs., ilIus. Mc­ the minds of zoologists, even subcon­ thor takes up Genetics, Development, and Graw-Hili, New York, (2nd edition, 1958) sciously,-" (pg. 164). This hold is hard Evolution. This serves in a rather interest­ $9.50 to break because it is not devoid of truth. ing way to prepare the student for a dis­ The limits of this truth need constant cussion of the more advanced groups and Part 1 and 2 of Weichert's revised edi­ reiteration. for an introduction to the principles best tion reviews the Chordates and treats of Sir Gavin uses this Centenary Celebra­ seen in these groups. Part IV again takes the organ systems. The discussions of these tion of the Theory of Evolution to again up the phyletic review, covering the proto­ are followed in a sequential manner, al­ reiterate the relationships between em­ though the discussion of each organ system stome branch of the animal kingdom, flat bryology and evolution, and to again draw does not presuppose a knowledge of earlier worms through the arthropods. Part V attention to the disservice done to science covers the deuterostome branch, conclud­ chapters. Part 3 details the anatomy of by allowing its concepts to freeze. This the lamprey, dogfish, Necturus and the ingwith a discussion of mammals. In the volume maintains its previous format and, latter chapters of Part V the emphasis cat. The discussion of each is designed to with the exception of a single figure, the merges into a consideration of the physiol­ serve both as a reference text and a labora­ illustrations are the same. Revisions and tory manual. With some help from the ogy of cells and of organ systems, of additions have been evenly distributed instructor, these accounts should suffice energetics, and homeostasis. In this man­ throughout, with the exception of the ner the correlation between these system­ for the student. A summary account of chapter on Neotony which has been nearly atic groups and the. physiological proc­ characteristics and advances appear in doubled in length. The 3 new pages of esses they demonstrate is brought out. The Chapter 19 duplicates, in part, classifica­ bibliography include references as recent final two chapters, Part VI, discuss the tion as set forth in Chapter 2. While a as 1957. interaction between the organism and its suitable index has been prepared, the omis­ The major portion of the book is de­ environment. Ecological levels of organiza­ sion of a glossary is unfortunate. voted to the relationship between ontog­ tion are detailed. Group and population Professor Weichert has added many new eny and phylogeny and is illustrated by interactions are considered, as are the illustrations to his revised edition. Greater many specific examples. The chapters newer phases of study of animal behavior. emphasis has been placed on classification, added in 1951 on taxonomy, homology, The discussion of each phylum culmi­ in keeping with the increased interest in and the germ layers remain little changed. nates in a consideration of the evolutionary systematic zoology. There is, however, a To the professional in the fields of em­ relationships within that group and with certain unbalance in this treatment, the bryology and evolution Sir Gavin may seem the rest of the animal kingdom. Simplifica­ coelacanths being accorded a full page to be jousting with a straw man and, of tion is sometimes accompanied by dog­ whereas the classification of birds is af­ course, dealing as he does with concepts, matic assertions, objectionable to the forded only two pages. The keeled sternum objectionable passages can be found. How­ advanced student as, for example, "tape­ of moles is much more prominent than in ever, the naivete of the new graduate worms are clearly derived from digenetic our common bats, a fact which is over­ student, the extent to which outmoded trematodes." However, a discussion of looked on page 854. Practically no refer­ concepts appear in elementary textbooks of Hadzi's view on the origin of the meta­ ence is made to the natural history of the general zoology and even embryology, and chordates, inclusion of which in the first zoans is included. There is an excellent the absence of reference to these matters clarity of presentation, emphasizing the edition contributed materially to the inter­ in many standard texts on evolution indi­ type of evidence leading to conclusions est of the student. cate the value of a re-edition of this book. on basic animal relationships. This is the This well written volume is an ex­ The arguments have been sharpened and first time, in the reviewer's opinion, that cellent introduction to chordate anatomy, the examples made more cogent, drawing the classic Haeckaelian views have been and should be of more than general interest as they do on the older literature viewed challenged in an introductory zoology text­ as a reference work as well as a useful in the light of recent information. Thus, text. W. J. Hamilton, Jr., Cornell book. The usual gap between the appear­ the reading of this book brings the sparkle ance of a new concept in research papers University. of new knowledge to the mellowness of and in a textbook has been closed in this Morphological Integration. EVERETT recalled knowledge. book! It may on occasion lead to hasty C. OLSON and ROBERT L. MILLER. The teaching of undergraduate embry­ conclusions, but is in general, a refreshing The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, and commendable addition. ology has, to a great extent, constituted a Ill. 317 pgs. (1958) $10. service function for pre-med training. Many The book is rich in material on the are the students who complete Embryology development of scientific ideas and the Ever since studies of morphology were without learning of its broader implica­ experimental method. Carefully selected first undertaken, the importance of correlat­ tions. If the re-edition of this book leads review questions and significant references, ing the structural parts of an individual to the reintroduction of several lectures classical and recent, are found at the end organism has been recognized. Until now, with broader outlook, it will have served of each chapter. A brief glossary of bio­ however, little has been done to develop a useful purpose. logical terms is also included. The book the concept of the organism as an inte­ is well illustrated both with line drawings The extensive current interest in casual grated structural-functional unit through and selected photographs which are of high embryology has led to the development of the use of biometric techniques. a group of embryologists less at home with The phrase, "morphological integra­ quality and clarity. This textbook should receive serious con­ these classical questions of embryology tion", as used by the authors means the than with chemistry, physics, or the other summation of the totality of characters siderations by those who are selecting a tools of their trade. Sir Gavin addresses which, in their interdependency of form, text for a general treatment of the funda­ mental aspects of animal biology, empha­ this in his conclusions and is explicit in produces an organism. The basic hypothesis sizing both phyletic relationships and the his discussion of why Haeckel's concepts which is presented and tested by the retarded our progress in the analysis of studies described in this book may be out­ basic principles which challenge the be­ development. Although many of these lined in approximately the words of the ginning student. Richard A. Boolootian, University of California at Los Angeles. matters are treated elsewhere, there are authors as follows: "since an organism is A'I'B'S BULLETIN-January 1959

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