An edition of Introduction to the skeleton of hummingbirds (Aves: Apodiformes, Trochilidae) in functional and phylogenetic contexts (2013)

Introduction to the skeleton of hummingbirds (Aves: Apodiformes, Trochilidae) in functional and phylogenetic contexts

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Richard L. Zusi, Richard L. Zu ...
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An edition of Introduction to the skeleton of hummingbirds (Aves: Apodiformes, Trochilidae) in functional and phylogenetic contexts (2013)

Introduction to the skeleton of hummingbirds (Aves: Apodiformes, Trochilidae) in functional and phylogenetic contexts

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Historically, comparative study of the skeleton of hummingbirds has focused on systematics, emphasizing differences between hummingbirds and other birds and only rarely addressing differences within Trochilidae. This monograph covers both approaches, and comparisons within Trochilidae are framed within recently published, plausible phylogenetic hypotheses. The data are derived mainly from museum collections of anatomical specimens, covering 256 species of 102 genera of hummingbirds, and 11 genera of other Apodiformes. Although the syringeal skeleton is included, emphasis is on the axial and appendicular skeletons. --

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American Ornithologists' Union
Language
English
Pages
94

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Hummingbirds, Anatomy, Kolibris, Anatomie, Colibris
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Introduction to the skeleton of hummingbirds (Aves: Apodiformes, Trochilidae) in functional and phylogenetic contexts
2013, American Ornithologists' Union
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Table of Contents

Introduction
Methods and materials
Section 1. The uniqueness of hummingbirds. Syrinx
The feeding mechanism
Prepalatal upper jaw
Craniofacial hinge
Palatum
Mandibula
Jaw articuation
Hyobranchial apparatus
Cranium
The flight mechanism
Sternum
Coracoideum, clavicula, and scapula
Shoulder joint
Humerus
Radius and ulna
Carpales and carpometacarpus
Digits
Sesamoids of the tail
Vertebral column
Pelvis (pelvic arch and synsacrum)
Tarsometatarsus
Discussion
Section 2: The diversity of hummingbirds. Size
Syrinx
Bill
Prepalatal upper jaw
Palatum
Mandibula
Cranium
Hyobranchial apparatus
Vertebrae
Costae
Sternum
Humerus
Tarsometatarsus
Phalanges
Intraspecific variation
Discussion.

Edition Notes

Includes indexes.

"Supplement to The Auk"--Cover.

"Issued 15 October 2013"--Prelim.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-81).

Abstract also in Spanish.

Published in
Washington, D.C
Series
Ornithological monographs -- no. 77, Ornithological monographs -- no. 77.
Other Titles
Auk.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
598.7/64
Library of Congress
QL696.A558 Z875 2013

The Physical Object

Pagination
[x], 94 p.
Number of pages
94

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL31013967M
ISBN 10
0943610966
ISBN 13
9780943610962
LCCN
2013945247
OCLC/WorldCat
867141298

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OL23176986W

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