02265cam a22003133u 4500 20426 UtSlPG 20260610133455.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Russell, E. S. (Edward Stuart), 1887-1954 Form and Function: A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-23 Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Form and Function: A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology" by E.S. Russell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the historical development and fundamental concepts of animal morphology, addressing various approaches to understanding the relationship between form and function in biological organisms. The opening of the work sets the stage for a discussion of the evolution of comparative anatomy from ancient to modern times. Russell introduces key figures in the field, beginning with Alcmaeon and Aristotle, elaborating on their contributions to anatomical observation and classification. The text highlights Aristotle’s foundational role in comparative anatomy, emphasizing his recognition of common structures across different species while also considering functional adaptations. Through this historical lens, Russell aims to illustrate the continuity of thought in animal morphology and addresses the interplay of various morphological theories that have developed over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Morphology (Animals) -- History Anatomy, Comparative -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20426 61697 61697