CVA Lab 3 – Evolution and external anatomy of the Vertebrates
Note change in schedule.
Lab 3 omissions:
p. 29 labial pockets, labial fold, pseudobranch, spiracular valve, Melanophores,
AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES – External Features – read but no terms are required.
p. 33 brachium, antebrachium, manus, femur crus, pes
p. 35 rhinarium, palpebrae, nictitating membrane, melanocytes, eccrine and apocrine (just
know glandular sweat producing tissue)
Material for today
Start to study the figure on 3-1
Know the branching dates, the names of the taxa and the characteristics associated with the branch.
Specimens for use with Lab Manual
Specimens to observe and know Taxonomy
Whole specimens
Cat
Squalus Shark (spiny dogfish)
Agnathans
Lamprey
Chondrichthyans
Elasmobranchs
Skates, Squalus
Holocephalans
Ratfish
Teleostomes
Ostichthyans
Basal Actinopterygians
Paddlefish
Sturgeon
Neopterygians
Assorted Teleost fishes
Sarcopterygiians
Dipnoi (Rhipidistians)
Skin derivatives
Baleen
Antlers
Deer hoof
Scale types
Integument slides