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| anatomy of an armadillo: The Nine-Banded Armadillo W. J. Loughry, Colleen M. McDonough, 2024-02-19 The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Armadillo (Dasypus Novemcinctus) Roy V. Talmage, G. Dale Buchanan, 1954 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Jake's Bones Jake McGowan-Lowe, 2014-03-04 Jake McGowan-Lowe is a boy with a very unusual hobby. Since the age of 7, he has been photographing and blogging about his incredible finds and now has a worldwide following, including 100,000 visitors from the US and Canada. Follow Jake as he explores the animal world through this new 64-page book. He takes you on a world wide journey of his own collection, and introduces you to other amazing animals from the four corners of the globe. Find out what a cow's tooth, a rabbit's rib and a duck's quack look like and much, much more besides. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Early Miocene Paleobiology in Patagonia Sergio F. Vizcaíno, Richard F. Kay, M. Susana Bargo, 2012-10-11 Coastal exposures of the Santa Cruz Formation in southern Patagonia have been a fertile ground for recovery of Early Miocene vertebrates for more than 100 years. This volume presents a comprehensive compilation of important mammalian groups which continue to thrive today. It includes the most recent fossil finds as well as important new interpretations based on ten years of fieldwork by the authors. A key focus is placed on the paleoclimate and paleoenvironment during the time of deposition in the Middle Miocene Climatic Optimum (MMCO) between twenty and fifteen million years ago. The authors present the first reconstruction of what climatic conditions were like and present important new evidence of the geochronological age, habits and community structures of fossil bird and mammal species. Academic researchers and graduate students in paleontology, paleobiology, paleoecology, stratigraphy, climatology and geochronology will find this a valuable source of information about this fascinating geological formation. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Photo Ark Joel Sartore, 2017 This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Comparative Dental Anatomy Alton Howard Thompson, 1915 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Wild Mammals of North America George A. Feldhamer, Bruce C. Thompson, Joseph A. Chapman, 2003-11-19 Table of contents |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates Barry Berkovitz, Peter Shellis, 2018-08-10 The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates is an important reference for researchers in dentistry, comparative morphology, anthropology, and vertebrate palaeontology, and those with an interest in exploring and understanding diversity. The book provides a comprehensive and informed analysis of mammalian dentitions and highlights the importance of teeth as drivers and mirrors of evolution and diversity. - Journal of Anatomy The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates presents a comprehensive survey of mammalian dentitions that is based on material gathered from museums and research workers from around the world. The teeth are major factors in the success of mammals, and knowledge of tooth form and function is essential in mammalian biology. Illustrated with high-quality color photographs of skulls and dentitions, together with X-rays, CT images and histology, this book reveals the tremendous variety of tooth form and structure in mammals. Written by two internationally-recognized experts in dental anatomy, the book provides an up-to-date account of how teeth are adapted to acquiring and processing food. With its companion volume, this book provides a complete survey of the teeth of vertebrates. It is the ideal resource for students and researchers in zoology, biology, anthropology, archaeology and dentistry. - Provides a comprehensive account of mammalian dentitions, together with helpful reading lists - Illustrated by 900 high-quality photographs, X-rays, CT scans and histological images from leading researchers and world class museum collection - Depicts lateral and occlusal views of the skull and dentition, which conveys a much greater level of morphological detail than line drawings - Contains clear-and-concise, up-to-date reviews of the structure and properties of dental tissues, especially the enamel and tooth support system, both of which play vital roles in the functioning of the mammalian dentition |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Armadillo Lizards and Armadillo Girdled Lizards As Pets. Armadillo Lizards Care, Habitat, Food, Health, Diseases and Where to Buy All Included Elliott Lang, 2013-09 Everything you need to know about Armadillo Lizards and Armadillo Girdled Lizards as pets and more. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about Armadillo Lizards or Girdled Lizards. Armadillo Lizards care, facts and information. Habitat, food, health, diseases and where to buy all included. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping Armadillo Lizards as Pets. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Biology of the Xenarthra Sergio F. Vizcaíno, W. J. Loughry, 2008 The Xenarthra are an order of the mammals consisting of the armadillos, anteaters, and sloths. The Biology of the Xenarthra is the first authoratative study of the Xenarthra in a generation. The volume features an impressive group of international scholars who explore the current biology and ecological status of these mammals in each of the geographic regions they inhabit. Many of these populations reside in developing countries, and before now, information on these species has been scarce. Topics cover a wide array of issues including genetics, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation. Discussions range from paleontological perspectives on xenarthran evolution to both lab and field-based studies of living species. Contemporary research in areas such as genome sequencing and leprosy in armadillos is also included. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Horned Armadillos and Rafting Monkeys Darin A. Croft, 2016-08-29 A thrilling guide to the Cenozoic mammals of South America, featuring seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species, plus photos of specimens and sites. South America is home to some of the most distinctive mammals on Earth—giant armadillos, tiny anteaters, the world’s largest rodent, and its smallest deer. But the continent once supported a variety of other equally intriguing mammals that have no close living relatives: armored mammals with tail clubs, saber-toothed marsupials, and even a swimming sloth. We know of the existence of these peculiar species thanks to South America’s rich fossil record, which provides many glimpses of prehistoric mammals and the ecosystems in which they lived. Organized as a “walk through time” and featuring species from fifteen important fossil sites, this book is the most extensive and richly illustrated volume devoted exclusively to the Cenozoic mammals of South America. The text is supported by seventy-five life reconstructions of extinct species in their native habitats, as well as photographs of fossil specimens and the sites highlighted in the book. An annotated bibliography is included for those interested in delving into the scientific literature. “Well-written and easy for the nonspecialist to understand, this is also a most needed updating of this subject, much in the line of classic works such as Simpson’s The Beginning of the Age of Mammals in South America and Patterson and Pascual’s The Fossil Mammal Fauna of South America.” —Richard Fariña, coauthor Megafauna: Giant Beasts of Pleistocene South America “This handsome book, written by a leading expert in South American paleontology, is profusely illustrated with maps, time charts, color photographs of fossils, and exquisite life reconstructions. The book . . . will appeal to any individual, young and old alike, interested in the fossil record, as well as to students and scholars of paleontology who work in other parts of the globe.” —Choice |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Conservation Genetics in Mammals Jorge Ortega, Jesus E. Maldonado, 2020-01-24 This book focuses on the use of molecular tools to study small populations of rare and endangered mammals, and presents case studies that apply an evolutionary framework to address innovative questions in the emerging field of mammalian conservation genomics using a highly diverse set of novel molecular tools. Novel and more precise molecular technologies now allow experts in the field of mammology to interpret data in a more contextual and empirical fashion and to better describe the evolutionary and ecological processes that are responsible for the patterns they observe. The book also demonstrates how recent advances in genetic/genomic technologies have been applied to assess the impact of environmental/anthropogenic changes on the health of small populations of mammals. It examines a range of issues in the field of mammalian conservation genomics, such as the role that the genetic diversity of the immune system plays in disease protection and local adaptation; the use of noninvasive techniques and genomic banks as a resource for monitoring and restoring populations; the structuring of population by physical barriers; and genetic diversity. Further, by integrating research from a variety of areas – including population genetics, molecular ecology, systematics, and evolutionary and conservation biology – it enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the conservation biology of mammals that are at increasing risk of extinction at local, regional and global scales. As such, it offers a unique resource for a broad readership interested in the conservation biology of mammals and conservation management strategies to better preserve biodiversity. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Cat Sarah Brown, 2020-03-24 A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the behavior and qualities of the cat Of all the domesticated species, cats have enjoyed the most complex relationship with people—one that still leads to arguments about whether you can truly call the cat asleep by your fire tame. The Cat is a comprehensive, richly illustrated exploration of the natural and cultural history of this much-loved pet. Chapters on Evolution & Development, Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cats & Humans take different angles on matters feline, offering rich information and insights about kitten development, the hierarchy of cats, how cats think, communication between cats and people, historic and extinct breeds, the challenges facing cats today and how we can help, and much, much more. The book also features a visually stunning photographic directory of more than forty popular breeds, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts, The Cat will enchant anyone with an interest in, or a love for, these animals. Provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the natural and cultural history of the cat Offers an in-depth discussion of behavior, including social organization, communication, courtship, and learning Covers anatomy and physiology, including mobility, predation skills, and the genetics of coat colors Features clear and accessible text plus infographics, diagrams, and some 250 stunning color photographs Includes a beautiful photographic directory to more than forty breeds |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Placental Bed Disorders Robert Pijnenborg, Ivo Brosens, Roberto Romero, 2010-06-03 It is now recognized that defective placentation in the human is a cause of many pregnancy complications, such as spontaneous abortion, preterm labor and delivery, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, fetal death and abruptio placenta. These clinical disorders can often have long-term consequences into adulthood, causing cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes for the newborn as well as an increased risk of premature death in the mother. This is the first book to be entirely focused on the placental bed, bringing together the results of basic and clinical research in cell biology, immunology, endocrinology, pathology, genetics and imaging to consolidate in a single, informative source for investigators and clinicians. Its core aim is to explore new approaches and improve current clinical practice. This is essential reading for clinicians in obstetric, cardiovascular and reproductive medicine. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Tetrapod Zoology Darren Naish, Steve Backshall, 2010 B logging has revolutionised the way we communicate our interests and spread news. This book is a compilation of various articles from the blog, Tetrapod Zoology(currently hosted at www.scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology). As of early 2010, Tet Zoo - as it's affectionately known - is in its fifth year. It's become reasonably popular (it has a daily readership of several thousand) and is now well known internationally. Or, it is, at least, among people interested in zoology and in scientific blogging. Welcome to the world of Tet Zoo: mphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals(the tetrapods), living and fossil. Their evolution, ecology, behaviour and biology. Think killer eagles, dinosaurs, giant caimans, mystery cats and lake monsters |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Fauna Americana Richard Harlan, 1825 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Mammalian Sexuality Alan F. Dixson, 2021-06-03 The first detailed account of post-copulatory sexual selection and the evolution of reproduction in mammals. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Mammals of North America Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson, 2009-11-09 The best field guide to North American mammals The best-selling field guide that sets new standards (New Scientist) and makes all other field guides for mammals of the United States. . . and Canada obsolete (Journal of Mammalogy) is now even better. Covering 20 species recognized since 2002 and including 13 new color plates, this fully revised edition of Mammals of North America illustrates all 462 known mammal species in the United States and Canada—each in beautiful color and accurate detail. With a more up-to-date species list than any other guide, improved facing-page descriptions, easier-to-read distribution maps, updated common and scientific names, and track and scat illustrations, this slim, light, and easy-to-use volume is the must-have source for identifying North American mammals. Roland Kays and Don Wilson have scoured the technical literature to pull out the key differences between similar species, and illustrated these whenever possible, making the guide useful to amateur naturalists and professional zoologists alike. Casual animal watchers will appreciate the overview of mammal diversity and the tips on identifying animals they can spy in their binoculars, while scientists will appreciate the exacting detail needed to distinguish similar species, including illustrations of shrew teeth, bat toes, and whale dorsal fins. The best-illustrated and easiest-to-use field guide to North American mammals Beautiful and accurate color illustrations of all 462 mammals found in the United States and Canada—including 20 species recognized since 2002 112 color plates—including 13 new ones Key identification information—fully revised—on facing pages The most current taxonomy/species list Fully revised, easy-to-read range maps Illustrations of tracks, scat, and whale and dolphin dive sequences |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Nature Anatomy Sticker Book Julia Rothman, 2022-08-02 The irresistibly charming illustrations of Julia Rothman featured in her best-selling Nature Anatomy just got even more irresistible--as stickers! From wildflowers to butterflies, tree leaves to spider webs, more than 750 stickers featuring the colorful parts and pieces of the natural world are ready to peel and apply, and are sure to excite Rothman's fans of all ages. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Evolutionary Biology of Land Isopods Michael R. Warburg, 2013-06-29 Already as a young boy, I used to walk with my late father, an ardent naturalist at heart, though to his regret not by profession, in the fields and woods on Mt. Carmel where we lived. My father, being largely an amateur ornithologist but also loving other vertebrates, was less inter ested in the little creatures(-the invertebrates) so abundant under stones. These were, more often then not, isopods which are particularly abundant in the Mediterranean region of northern Israel, and therefore not difficult to encounter (Fig. 1). Thus, my interest in the terrestrial isopods started at an early stage. Many years later, after graduating from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, I worked as an assistant to my late friend and colleague, Professor Michael Costa, at the Teachers Seminary in Oranim. One day I found on my desk a copy of Edney's (1954) paper: Woodlice and the land habitat, which my friend left for me knowing of my interest in this group. Therefore, due to the stimulus of Edney's paper, and the many interesting questions it raised in my mind, I developed a lifelong interest in this amazing crustacean group. My research in the ecophysiology of this group followed to a large extent the directions formulated by Edney and Cloudsley-Thompson whose name will be mentioned throughout this book. I am also indebted to the many stimulating discussions with my friends and colleagues C. S. Crawford, K. E. Linsenmair, and E. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Paleontology of Gran Barranca Richard H. Madden, 2010-06-17 A wealth of new information on the diversity, evolution and geochronology of the uniquely complete fossil record of Gran Barranca. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Real Roadrunner Martha Anne Maxon, 2005 A personal, lively, in-depth account of the life and lore of the roadrunner. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Farm Anatomy Julia Rothman, 2011-10-01 Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Evolution of Nervous Systems Georg F. Striedter, Theodore H. Bullock, Todd M. Preuss, John Rubenstein, Leah A. Krubitzer, 2016-11-23 Evolution of Nervous Systems, Second Edition, Four Volume Set is a unique, major reference which offers the gold standard for those interested both in evolution and nervous systems. All biology only makes sense when seen in the light of evolution, and this is especially true for the nervous system. All animals have nervous systems that mediate their behaviors, many of them species specific, yet these nervous systems all evolved from the simple nervous system of a common ancestor. To understand these nervous systems, we need to know how they vary and how this variation emerged in evolution. In the first edition of this important reference work, over 100 distinguished neuroscientists assembled the current state-of-the-art knowledge on how nervous systems have evolved throughout the animal kingdom. This second edition remains rich in detail and broad in scope, outlining the changes in brain and nervous system organization that occurred from the first invertebrates and vertebrates, to present day fishes, reptiles, birds, mammals, and especially primates, including humans. The book also includes wholly new content, fully updating the chapters in the previous edition and offering brand new content on current developments in the field. Each of the volumes has been carefully restructured to offer expanded coverage of non-mammalian taxa, mammals, primates, and the human nervous system. The basic principles of brain evolution are discussed, as are mechanisms of change. The reader can select from chapters on highly specific topics or those that provide an overview of current thinking and approaches, making this an indispensable work for students and researchers alike. Presents a broad range of topics, ranging from genetic control of development in invertebrates, to human cognition, offering a one-stop resource for the evolution of nervous systems throughout the animal kingdom Incorporates the expertise of over 100 outstanding investigators who provide their conclusions in the context of the latest experimental results Presents areas of disagreement and consensus views that provide a holistic view of the subjects under discussion |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Rings of Saturn W. G. Sebald, 2016-11-08 The book is like a dream you want to last forever (Roberta Silman, The New York Times Book Review), now with a gorgeous new cover by the famed designer Peter Mendelsund A masterwork of W. G. Sebald, now with a gorgeous new cover by the famed designer Peter Mendelsund The Rings of Saturn—with its curious archive of photographs—records a walking tour of the eastern coast of England. A few of the things which cross the path and mind of its narrator (who both is and is not Sebald) are lonely eccentrics, Sir Thomas Browne’s skull, a matchstick model of the Temple of Jerusalem, recession-hit seaside towns, wooded hills, Joseph Conrad, Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson, the natural history of the herring, the massive bombings of WWII, the dowager Empress Tzu Hsi, and the silk industry in Norwich. W.G. Sebald’s The Emigrants (New Directions, 1996) was hailed by Susan Sontag as an astonishing masterpiece perfect while being unlike any book one has ever read. It was one of the great books of the last few years, noted Michael Ondaatje, who now acclaims The Rings of Saturn an even more inventive work than its predecessor, The Emigrants. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity George Sumner Huntington, 1903 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 8 R. Eric Miller, Murray E. Fowler, 2014-06-02 Logically organized by taxonomic groups, this up-to-date text covers the diagnosis and treatment of all zoo animal species and free-ranging wildlife, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish, unlikely to be seen by private practice veterinarians. Featuring full-color images, the consistent, user-friendly format supplies information on each animal's biology, unique anatomy, special physiology, reproduction, restraint and handling, housing requirements, nutrition and feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, therapeutics, and diseases. Global authorship includes multinational contributors who offer expert information on different species from around the world. This is a welcome update to an invaluable reference series; a must-have for any veterinary professional working largely in the zoo or wildlife field, and also recommended as a reference text for the library of any practice seeing unusual species on a regular basis, even if they already have an earlier volume.Reviewed by: Charlotte Day on behalf of The Veterinary Record, Oct 14 - Global authorship includes internationally recognized authors who have contributed new chapters focusing on the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals from around the world. - Zoological Information Management System chapter offers the latest update on this brand new system that contains a worldwide wealth of information. - General taxonomy-based format provides a comprehensive text for sharing information in zoo and wildlife medicine. - Concise tables provide quick reference to key points in the references. - NEW! All new authors have completely revised the content to provide fresh perspectives from leading experts in the field on the latest advances in zoo and wild animal medicine. - NEW! Color images vividly depict external clinical signs for more accurate recognition and diagnosis. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Amazing Armadillo Larry L. Smith, Robin W. Doughty, 2012-12-04 “Chatty, humorous, and sometimes almost hysterically funny . . . Everything, perhaps even more, that you might have wanted to know about armadillos.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology Perhaps no creature has so fired the imagination of a populace as the armadillo, that most ungainly, awkward, and timid little animal. What is it that sets this quizzical little creature apart from the rest of the animal kingdom? Larry L. Smith and Robin W. Doughty ably answer this question in The Amazing Armadillo: Geography of a Folk Critter. This informative book traces the spread of the nine-banded armadillo from its first notice in South Texas late in the 1840s to its current range east to Florida and north to Missouri. The authors look at the armadillo’s natural history and habitat as well as the role of humans in promoting its spread, projecting that the animal is increasing in both range and number, continuing its ecological success in areas where habitat and climate are favorable. The book also contributes to a long-standing research theme in geography: the relationship between humans and wildlife. It explores the armadillo’s value to the medical community in current research in Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) as well as commercial uses, and abuses, of the armadillo in recent times. Of particular note is the author’s engaging look at the armadillo as a symbol of popular culture, the efforts now underway to make it a “totem animal” symbolizing the easy-going lifestyles of some Sunbelt cities, and the spread of the craze for armadilliana to other urban centers. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of the Physiological Series of Comparative Anatomy Contained in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London ... Royal College of Surgeons of England. Museum, 1838 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals Richard Fish, Peggy J. Danneman, Marilyn Brown, Alicia Karas, 2011-04-28 Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals focuses on the special anesthetic, analgesic, and postoperative care requirements associated with experimental surgery. Fully revised and updated this new edition provides the reader with agents, methods, and techniques for anesthesia and analgesia that ensure humane and successful procedural outcomes. - Provides researchers with the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the use of anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory animals - Thoroughly updated with new material on ferrets, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates - Includes hot topic areas such as pain research, ethical issues, legal issues, and imaging studies |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of the Physiological Series of Comparative Anatomy Contained in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in London , 1838 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The American Journal of Anatomy , 1920 Volumes 1-5 include Proceedings of the Association of American anatomists (later American Association of Anatomists), 15th-20th session (Dec. 1901/Jan. 1902-Dec. 1905). |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Studies from the Department of Anatomy Cornell University. Medical College, New York. Dept. of Anatomy, 1919 Mostly reprints from various medical journals |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Saint John's Bible , 2011 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: On the Anatomy of Vertebrates ...: Mammals Richard Owen, 1868 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Complete Book of Animals Tom Jackson, 2011 This is a world encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals with over 500 detailed illustrations. This is a fully illustrated encyclopedia of over 350 amphibians, reptiles and mammals from the world. It includes the venomous western diamondback rattlesnake of the southern United States; the tree-dwelling flying lizard of South-east Asia, the extraordinary egg-laying platypus of Australia. This is a natural history guide that focuses on how animals have adapted in terms of anatomy, senses and survival skills, and describes the varied habitats in which animals live. This is a fabulous, accessible natural history reference for both families and schools. The first section of this incredible illustrated reference book focuses on the diversity of life in the animal kingdom, looking at the habitats in which animals live and how they survive. It also includes a guide to a mphibian, reptilian and mammalian anatomy and senses. The rest of the book is divided into three chapters, each focusing on a different area of the world: the Americas; Europe and Africa; and Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Each animal is accompanied by a colour illustration and a specification panel giving information about distribution, habitat, food, size, maturity, breeding, life span and more. With over 900 magnificent colour illustrations and photographs, and packed with fascinating facts, this book is a must-have family reference for anyone interested in wild animals, where they live and how they survive.--Publisher's description. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Pamphlets on Biology , 1919 |
| anatomy of an armadillo: A Key-guide to Mammal Skulls and Lower Jaws Aryan I. Roest, 1986 These keys will help identify the skulls of most wild and domestic mammals which occur in the United States and southern Canada.--Page 1. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium Juan Pimentel, 2017-01-09 One animal left India in 1515, caged in the hold of a Portuguese ship, and sailed around Africa to Lisbon—the first of its species to see Europe for more than a thousand years. The other crossed the Atlantic from South America to Madrid in 1789, its huge fossilized bones packed in crates, its species unknown. How did Europeans three centuries apart respond to these two mysterious beasts—a rhinoceros, known only from ancient texts, and a nameless monster? As Juan Pimentel explains, the reactions reflect deep intellectual changes but also the enduring power of image and imagination to shape our understanding of the natural world. We know the rhinoceros today as “Dürer’s Rhinoceros,” after the German artist’s iconic woodcut. His portrait was inaccurate—Dürer never saw the beast and relied on conjecture, aided by a sketch from Lisbon. But the influence of his extraordinary work reflected a steady move away from ancient authority to the dissemination in print of new ideas and images. By the time the megatherium arrived in Spain, that movement had transformed science. When published drawings found their way to Paris, the great zoologist Georges Cuvier correctly deduced that the massive bones must have belonged to an extinct giant sloth. It was a pivotal moment in the discovery of the prehistoric world. The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium offers a penetrating account of two remarkable episodes in the cultural history of science and is itself a vivid example of the scientific imagination at work. |
| anatomy of an armadillo: Armadilly Chili Helen Ketteman, 2004-01-01 2005-2006 North Carolina Children's Book Award Master List 2007 Arizona Young Reader Award Picture Book Master List 2005 Winner, Storytelling World Award Children's Books Top Picks, Southwest Books of the Year 2004 2005 Texas Library Association's 2 x 2 Reading List A blue norther's a-blowing', and Miss Billie Armadilly is hankering to make a pot of chili! Only she needs to fix it all by herself because Tex the tarantula, Mackie the bluebird, and Taffy the horned toad are too busy to lend a hand. Well, she'll eat it all by herself, too! But then the smell of chili cooking in the cold night brings her friends one by one back to Miss Billie's door. What's a lady armadillo to do? |
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The of the Brazilian three ba~ded a,rmadillo - xenarthrans.org
Oct 7, 2019 · The Brazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus is the rarest of the edentates, not having been seen by scientists for at least 20 years. The only other species in …
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annals of CarneGie museum - ResearchGate
Petrosal anatomy of the nine-banded armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus linnaeus, 1758 (mammalia, Xenarthra, dasyPodidae) John R. Wible Curator, section of mammals
Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus Michael T.
The armadillo’s appearance is unique among Georgia’s mammals. The shell (carapace) is made up of scutes, or bony plates, attached to a tough epidermal skin layer.
Observations of Nest Construction and Bathing Behaviors in …
This report presents observations on nest building and bathing behaviors in free-ranging nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus), describing heretofore unpublished facets of the …
Wonderfully weird: the head anatomy of the armadillo ant, …
Here, we illuminate the functional morphology and evolution of this species via detailed anatomical documentation of their exceptionally modified head. We describe and illustrate the …
New Information on Population Declines in Pink Fairy Armadillos
The conservation status of the pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) was extensively discussed during the recent IUCN Edentate Species Assessment Workshop (Fonseca and …
Lesson Plan: Evidence of Common Ancestry - CollectEdNY
Oct 4, 2018 · After viewing images of bones of several different species, extinct and living, and discussing the similarities, students will demonstrate understanding by writing a paragraph …
The discovery of the Brazilian three banded armadillo in
The Brazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus, a rare species threatened with extinction, has been described as a Caatinga endemic. However, it has recently been found in …
Anatomy Of An Armadillo [PDF] - archive.ncarb.org
Anatomy Of An Armadillo: The Nine-Banded Armadillo W. J. Loughry,Colleen M. McDonough,2024-02-19 The word armadillo is Spanish for little armored one This midsize …
Armadillos - South Carolina Department of Natural …
Armadillos belong to a small group of mammals distantly related to anteaters and sloths. The word “armadillo” is Spanish for “little armored one.” Description. The nine-banded armadillo …
An Educator’s Resource to Texas Mammal Skulls and Skins
Cingulata – order of mammals comprising of armadillos and extinct related families. Coronoid process – the triangular part of the lower mandible that rises from the ramus, near the back …
Inflation of the armadillo corpora cavernosa - UMass
Summary Artificial inflation of corpora cavernosa from the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) showed that the expansion of the tunica albuginea during erection increases …
Dasypus novemcinctus (Nine-banded Armadillo or Tatu)
It is named the nine– banded armadillo since it usually contains 9 bands on their tough outer armor, but records show that they may possess from 8 -11. The body shape is oval, with a …
The Shoulder Anatomy of the Armadillo - JSTOR
THE SHOULDER ANATOMY OF THE ARMADILLO BY SAMUEL S. MILES Five adult armadillos of the Texas variety, Dasypus novemcinctus texanus, were obtained alive in good condition, …
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The anatomy of an armadillo is a testament to the power of natural selection, resulting in a creature uniquely adapted to its environment. From its iconic armored shell to its specialized …
Anatomy Of An Armadillo (2024) - goramblers.org
wondered about the intricate details of their physical makeup? This comprehensive guide delves into the fascinating anatomy of an armadillo, exploring everything from their iconic shell to their …
Armadillos - Department Of Natural Resources Division
The armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)is a rather interesting and unusual animal that has a protective armor of “horny” material on its head, body, and tail. This bony armor has nine …
Correlation between Cross-Sectional Anatomy and …
aimed to describe the normal anatomy of the sinuses and nasal passages of the six-banded armadillo using CT, and those anatomic sections that can contribute to understanding all the …
The hidden anatomy of paranasal sinuses reveals ... - Kwata
genus currently comprises seven recognized species, the nine-banded armadillo (D. novemcinctus) having the widest distribution ranging from Northern Argentina to the South …
The of the Brazilian three ba~ded a,rmadillo - xenarthrans.org
Oct 7, 2019 · The Brazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus is the rarest of the edentates, not having been seen by scientists for at least 20 years. The only other species in …
Anatomy Of An Armadillo [PDF] - archive.ncarb.org
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annals of CarneGie museum - ResearchGate
Petrosal anatomy of the nine-banded armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus linnaeus, 1758 (mammalia, Xenarthra, dasyPodidae) John R. Wible Curator, section of mammals
Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus Michael T.
The armadillo’s appearance is unique among Georgia’s mammals. The shell (carapace) is made up of scutes, or bony plates, attached to a tough epidermal skin layer.
Observations of Nest Construction and Bathing Behaviors in …
This report presents observations on nest building and bathing behaviors in free-ranging nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus), describing heretofore unpublished facets of the …
Wonderfully weird: the head anatomy of the armadillo ant, …
Here, we illuminate the functional morphology and evolution of this species via detailed anatomical documentation of their exceptionally modified head. We describe and illustrate the …
New Information on Population Declines in Pink Fairy Armadillos
The conservation status of the pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) was extensively discussed during the recent IUCN Edentate Species Assessment Workshop (Fonseca and …
Lesson Plan: Evidence of Common Ancestry - CollectEdNY
Oct 4, 2018 · After viewing images of bones of several different species, extinct and living, and discussing the similarities, students will demonstrate understanding by writing a paragraph …
The discovery of the Brazilian three banded armadillo in
The Brazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus, a rare species threatened with extinction, has been described as a Caatinga endemic. However, it has recently been found in …
