vii 814 pages, indexed. The pages arelightly tanned else a clean, unmarked and solid copy. Overseas customers please note the book is heavy and will attract additional postage. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction 2. Classification and evolution of the chordates 3. Early development and histogenesis 4. Integumentary system 5. Digestive system 6. Respiratory system and related structures 7. Excretory system 8. Reproductive system 9. Endocrine system 10. Skeletal system 11. Muscular system 12. Circulatory system 13. Nervous system 14. Receptor organs 15. Summary. Characteristics and advances.