The first comprehensive reference to invertebrate histology
Invertebrate Histology is a groundbreaking text that offers a comprehensive review of histology in invertebrates. Designed for use by anyone studying, diagnosing, or researching invertebrates, the book covers all major taxonomic groups with details of the histologic features, with color photographs and drawings that clearly demonstrate gross anatomy and histology. The authors, who are each experts in the histology of their respective taxa, bring together the most recent information on the topic into a single, complete volume.
An accessible resource, each chapter focuses on a single taxonomic group with salient gross and histologic features that are clearly described in the text and augmented with color photographs and greyscale line drawings. The histologic images are from mostly hematoxylin and eosin stained microscopic slides showing various organ systems at high and low magnification. In addition, each chapter provides helpful tips for invertebrate dissection and information on how to process invertebrates for histology. This important book:
- Presents detailed information on histology of all major groups of invertebrates
- Offers a user-friendly text that is organized by taxonomic group for easy reference
- Features high-quality color photographs and drawings, with slides showing histology and gross photographs to demonstrate anatomy
- Provides details on invertebrate dissection and processing invertebrates for histology
Written for veterinary pathologists, biologists, zoologists, students, and other scientists studying these species, Invertebrate Histology offers the most updated information on the topic written by over 20 experts in the field.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors ix
Foreword xi
Gregory A. Lewbart
1 Echinodermata
Alisa L. Newton and Michelle M. Dennis
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Gross Anatomy 1
1.3 Histology 6
References 17
2 Porifera 19
Alexander Ereskovsky and Andrey Lavrov
2.1 Introduction 19
2.2 Gross Anatomy 20
2.3 Histology 22
2.4 Organ Systems 31
Abbreviations for Figures 45
References 46
3 Cnidaria 55
Ilze K. Berzins, Roy P. E. Yanong, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and Esther C. Peters
3.1 Introduction 55
3.2 Gross Anatomy 56
3.3 Histology 62
3.4 Conclusion 81
Appendix 3.1 Specimen Relaxation and Common Fixative Formulations 81
Appendix 3.2 Basic Histology Protocol for Processing Scleractinian Corals (refer to Price and Peters (2018) for more detailed techniques) 82
References 83
4 Mollusca: Gastropoda 87
Michelle M. Dennis, Kinga Molnár, György Kriska, and Péter Lőw
4.1 Introduction 87
4.2 Gross Anatomy 88
4.3 Histology 91
4.4 Histology Processing Techniques 127
References 128
5 Mollusca: Cephalopoda 133
Jennifer A. Dill-Okubo, Ilze K. Berzins, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and Alvin C. Camus
5.1 Introduction 133
5.2 Gross Anatomy 133
5.3 Histology 140
References 161
6 Mollusca: Bivalvia 163
Roxanna Smolowitz
6.1 Introduction 163
6.2 Gross Anatomy 163
6.3 Histology 170
References 182
7 Annelida 185
Kinga Molnár, György Kriska, and Péter Lőw
7.1 Introduction 185
7.2 Gross Anatomy 187
7.3 Histology 189
References 218
8 Arthropoda: Arachnida 221
Benjamin Kennedy, Steven A. Trim, Damien Laudier, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and John E. Cooper
8.1 Introduction 221
8.2 Gross Anatomy 222
8.3 Histology 226
References 243
9 Arthropoda: Merostomata 247
Elise E.B. LaDouceur, Michael M. Garner, Katie J. Roorda, and Alisa L. Newton
9.1 Introduction 247
9.2 Gross Anatomy 247
9.3 Histology 249
References 260
10 Arthropoda: Myriapoda 263
Alisa L. Newton and Elise E.B. LaDouceur
10.1 Introduction 263
10.2 Gross Anatomy 263
10.3 Histology 265
References 275
11 Arthropoda: Decapoda 277
Roxanna Smolowitz
11.1 Overview 277
11.2 Gross Anatomy of Adults 277
11.3 Histology 283
References 298
12 Arthropoda: Insecta 301
Elise E.B. LaDouceur, Sarah C. Wood, Damien Laudier, and Elemir Simko
12.1 Introduction 301
12.2 Gross Anatomy 301
12.3 Histology 302
References 317
Index 319
