Gilchrist, J. D. F. (John Dow Fisher) 1866-1926 creator Bonde, Cecil von 1895-1983 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dissection of the Platana and the Frog" by J. D. F. Gilchrist and Cecil von Bonde is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This textbook is primarily aimed at students of zoology at the University of Cape Town and is designed to aid in the dissection of two specific amphibian species: the Platana or Clawed Toad ("Xenopus lævis") and the Frog ("Rana fuscigula"). The book addresses the specific anatomical features of these animals, which differ from those commonly referenced in textbooks from other regions. The content of the book provides a comprehensive guide for students engaging in anatomical dissection, outlining step-by-step procedures and observations for examining external and internal structures, including muscular, vascular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Each section emphasizes hands-on practice, with instructions for making accurate sketches of the dissections. The text draws comparisons between the two species, highlighting notable differences in anatomy, such as the absence of specific structures in the Platana, to deepen the student’s understanding of vertebrate zoology. Overall, the work serves as an educational resource that combines detailed anatomical knowledge with practical dissection skills tailored to the unique fauna of South Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-05-17 Produced by David Edwards, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Frogs -- Physiology Xenopus laevis -- Dissection Amietia fuscigula -- Dissection QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48981 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48981 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134127.0 48981