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A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illustrations Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels.

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“Dictionary of Developmental Biology and Embryology is a "must-have" reference and resource for students in the field as well as college library collections; professional biologists will also find it convenient and useful to keep handy. Highly recommended.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 March 2013)

“It would be best suited for undergraduates taking a developmental biology course or for new graduate students in the field. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through graduate students.” (Choice, 1 August 2012)



Table of Contents

Preface vii

A 1

B 17

C 30

D 51

E 62

F 75

G 82

H 92

I 107

J 114

K 115

L 118

M 123

N 141

O 149

P 155

Q 178

R 179

S 187

T 207

U 216

V 219

W 224

X 227

Y 228

Z 230

Reference 232

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 28/02/2012
      ISBN13: 9780470905951, 978-0470905951
      ISBN10: 0470905956
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illustrations Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels.

      Trade Review

      “Dictionary of Developmental Biology and Embryology is a "must-have" reference and resource for students in the field as well as college library collections; professional biologists will also find it convenient and useful to keep handy. Highly recommended.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 March 2013)

      “It would be best suited for undergraduates taking a developmental biology course or for new graduate students in the field. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through graduate students.” (Choice, 1 August 2012)



      Table of Contents

      Preface vii

      A 1

      B 17

      C 30

      D 51

      E 62

      F 75

      G 82

      H 92

      I 107

      J 114

      K 115

      L 118

      M 123

      N 141

      O 149

      P 155

      Q 178

      R 179

      S 187

      T 207

      U 216

      V 219

      W 224

      X 227

      Y 228

      Z 230

      Reference 232

      Color Plates

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