The dawn of chelonian research: Turtles between comparative anatomy and embryology in the 19th century
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The dawn of chelonian research : Turtles between comparative anatomy and embryology in the 19th century. / MacCord, Kate; Caniglia, Guido; Moustakas Verho, J. E. et al.
in: Journal of Experimental Zoology , Jahrgang 324, Nr. 3, 15.05.2015, S. 169-180.Publikation: Beiträge in Zeitschriften › Kommentare / Debatten / Berichte › Forschung
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T1 - The dawn of chelonian research
T2 - Turtles between comparative anatomy and embryology in the 19th century
AU - MacCord, Kate
AU - Caniglia, Guido
AU - Moustakas Verho, J. E.
AU - Burke, A.C.
PY - 2015/5/15
Y1 - 2015/5/15
N2 - Many evo-devo studies of the turtle's shell draw hypotheses and support from historical sources. The groundbreaking works of Cuvier, Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Carus, Rathke, Owen, and others are being revived in modern research, and their centuries-old understanding of the turtle's shell reconsidered. In the works of these eminent biologists of the 19th century, comparative anatomy and embryology of turtle morphology set the stage for future studies in developmental biology, histology, and paleontology. Given the impact that these works still make on modern research, it is important to develop a thorough appreciation of previous authors, regarding how they arrived at their conclusions (i.e., what counted as evidence?), whether there was debate amongst these authors about shell development (i.e., what counted as an adequate explanation?), and even why these men, some of the most powerful and influential thinkers and anatomists of their day, were concerned with turtles. By tracing and exposing the context and content of turtle shell studies in history, our aim is to inform modern debates about the evolution and development of the turtle's shell.
AB - Many evo-devo studies of the turtle's shell draw hypotheses and support from historical sources. The groundbreaking works of Cuvier, Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Carus, Rathke, Owen, and others are being revived in modern research, and their centuries-old understanding of the turtle's shell reconsidered. In the works of these eminent biologists of the 19th century, comparative anatomy and embryology of turtle morphology set the stage for future studies in developmental biology, histology, and paleontology. Given the impact that these works still make on modern research, it is important to develop a thorough appreciation of previous authors, regarding how they arrived at their conclusions (i.e., what counted as evidence?), whether there was debate amongst these authors about shell development (i.e., what counted as an adequate explanation?), and even why these men, some of the most powerful and influential thinkers and anatomists of their day, were concerned with turtles. By tracing and exposing the context and content of turtle shell studies in history, our aim is to inform modern debates about the evolution and development of the turtle's shell.
KW - Biology
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U2 - 10.1002/jez.b.22587
DO - 10.1002/jez.b.22587
M3 - Comments / Debate / Reports
C2 - 25074288
VL - 324
SP - 169
EP - 180
JO - Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution
JF - Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution
SN - 1552-5007
IS - 3
ER -