Zoology Laboratory Workbook

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Billy J. Hart and Marlin O. Cherry,
Zoology Laboratory Workbook
Eighth Edition 1997
 

This laboratory manual is designed as a one semester course in zoology and to accompany a zoology textbook. Various exercises cover most of the zoological disciplines such as cytology, morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, and ecology. The workbook includes the traditional general zoology laboratory exercises. 

Unit I introduces the student to the microscope, molecular models, cytology, histology, and cell division. The microscope is the most important instrument used in a biology laboratory and is presented in the first exercise. Typical cells and tissues are then studied. 

Unit II deals with vertebrate animals. Our surveys show that the frog is the animal most used as a typical vertebrate representative; consequently, a major portion of this unit is devoted to a study of the anatomy and physiology of the frog with references to human structure and function. 

A study of gametogenesis and embryology is included in Unit III. 

Unit IV includes classification of invertebrate animals and important structural characteristics of each phylum. Several typical representatives of each phylum, from the simple to the complex, will be studied with an emphasis on the levels of organization. Live specimens will be used whenever possible. Also, this unit consists of an exercise on a cephalochordate, Branchiostomata (Amphioxus). Chordate characteristics will be reviewed along with general anatomy of this animal. 

There are several photographs and drawings of animals and/or their structures; however, students will be called upon to draw different cells, tissues, or other material. Drawing is one of the oldest methods of recording things observed. It is through observation that one can tell what the other is seeing and to what extent. 

The workbook is written in most places so that the student may proceed with the laboratory work with little preliminary discussion or direction by the instructor. The student will find it possible to get most of the facts with the aid of given directions, charts, textbook, and other visible means. Thus, the instructor is available to aid those students having difficulty and to explain facts beyond the simple observations possible in the laboratory. 

 Unit I Introduction to Animals
Exercise 1. The Microscope and Its Use
Exercise 2. Molecular Models
Exercise 3. Cytology and Histology
Exercise 4. Cell Division 

 

Unit II A Survey of Vertebrate Organ Systems
Exercise 5. The frog: Phylum Chordata
Exercise 6. The Frog: Muscular System
Exercise 7. Skeletal System
Exercise 8. The Frog: Digestive System
Exercise 9. Digestive Enzymes
Exercise 10. The Frog: Urogenital System
Exercise 11. The Frog: Respiratory System
Exercise 12. The Frog: Circulatory System
Exercise 13. Blood and Blood Groups
Exercise 14. Central Nervous System and Sense Organs 

Unit III Reproduction and Development
Exercise 15. Gametogenesis
Exercise 16. Embryology 

Unit IV A Survey of Animal Phyla
Exercise 17. Classification
Exercise 18. Life Processes
Exercise 19. Kingdom Protista
Exercise 20. Phylum Porifera
Exercise 21. Phylum Cnidaria
Exercise 22. Phylum Platyhelminthes
Exercise 23. Phylum Nematoda
Exercise 24. Phylum Mollusca
Exercise 25. Phylum Annelida
Exercise 26. Phylum Arthropoda
Exercise 27. Phylum Echinodermata
Exercise 28. Invertebrate Relationship
Exercise 29. Phylum Chordata 

  

 Preface

Acknowledgments

General Instructions


Unit I Introduction to Cells and Tissues

Exercise 1.
 The Microscope and Its Use
Exercise 2. Molecular Models
Exercise 3. Cytology and Histology

Unit II Division, Reproduction and Development
Exercise 4. Cell Division
Exercise 5. Meiosis and Gametogenesis
Exercise 6. Fertilization and Embryology

Unit III A Survey of Invertebrate Animal Phyla
Exercise 7. Classification
Exercise 8. Life Processes
Exercise 9. Kingdom Protista
Exercise 10. Phylum Porifera
Exercise 11. Phylum Cnidaria and Ctenophora
Exercise 12. Phylum Platyhelminthes
Exercise 13. Phylum Nematoda
Exercise 14. Phylum Mollusca
Exercise 15. Phylum Annelida
Exercise 16. Phylum Arthropoda; Chelicerata and Crustacea
Exercise 17. Phylum Arthropoda; Uniramia
Exercise 18. Phylum Echinodermata

Unit IV A Survey of Vertebrate Organ Systems

Exercise 19. Phylum Chordata
Exercise 20. The Frog: Vertebrate Representative
Exercise 21. The Frog: Skeletal System
Exercise 22. The Frog: Muscular System
Exercise 23. The Frog: Digestive System
Exercise 24. Digestive Enzymes
Exercise 25. The Frog: Urogenital System
Exercise 26. The Frog: Respiratory System
Exercise 27. The Frog: Circulatory System
Exercise 28. Blood and Blood Groups
Exercise 29. Central Nervous System and Sense Organs  

 

 

 

 

Barbara Schumacher

Billy J. Hart and Marlin O. Cherry,
Zoology Laboratory Workbook
Eighth Edition 1997
 

This laboratory manual is designed as a one semester course in zoology and to accompany a zoology textbook. Various exercises cover most of the zoological disciplines such as cytology, morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, and ecology. The workbook includes the traditional general zoology laboratory exercises. 

Unit I introduces the student to the microscope, molecular models, cytology, histology, and cell division. The microscope is the most important instrument used in a biology laboratory and is presented in the first exercise. Typical cells and tissues are then studied. 

Unit II deals with vertebrate animals. Our surveys show that the frog is the animal most used as a typical vertebrate representative; consequently, a major portion of this unit is devoted to a study of the anatomy and physiology of the frog with references to human structure and function. 

A study of gametogenesis and embryology is included in Unit III. 

Unit IV includes classification of invertebrate animals and important structural characteristics of each phylum. Several typical representatives of each phylum, from the simple to the complex, will be studied with an emphasis on the levels of organization. Live specimens will be used whenever possible. Also, this unit consists of an exercise on a cephalochordate, Branchiostomata (Amphioxus). Chordate characteristics will be reviewed along with general anatomy of this animal. 

There are several photographs and drawings of animals and/or their structures; however, students will be called upon to draw different cells, tissues, or other material. Drawing is one of the oldest methods of recording things observed. It is through observation that one can tell what the other is seeing and to what extent. 

The workbook is written in most places so that the student may proceed with the laboratory work with little preliminary discussion or direction by the instructor. The student will find it possible to get most of the facts with the aid of given directions, charts, textbook, and other visible means. Thus, the instructor is available to aid those students having difficulty and to explain facts beyond the simple observations possible in the laboratory. 

 Unit I Introduction to Animals
Exercise 1. The Microscope and Its Use
Exercise 2. Molecular Models
Exercise 3. Cytology and Histology
Exercise 4. Cell Division 

 

Unit II A Survey of Vertebrate Organ Systems
Exercise 5. The frog: Phylum Chordata
Exercise 6. The Frog: Muscular System
Exercise 7. Skeletal System
Exercise 8. The Frog: Digestive System
Exercise 9. Digestive Enzymes
Exercise 10. The Frog: Urogenital System
Exercise 11. The Frog: Respiratory System
Exercise 12. The Frog: Circulatory System
Exercise 13. Blood and Blood Groups
Exercise 14. Central Nervous System and Sense Organs 

Unit III Reproduction and Development
Exercise 15. Gametogenesis
Exercise 16. Embryology 

Unit IV A Survey of Animal Phyla
Exercise 17. Classification
Exercise 18. Life Processes
Exercise 19. Kingdom Protista
Exercise 20. Phylum Porifera
Exercise 21. Phylum Cnidaria
Exercise 22. Phylum Platyhelminthes
Exercise 23. Phylum Nematoda
Exercise 24. Phylum Mollusca
Exercise 25. Phylum Annelida
Exercise 26. Phylum Arthropoda
Exercise 27. Phylum Echinodermata
Exercise 28. Invertebrate Relationship
Exercise 29. Phylum Chordata 

  

 Preface

Acknowledgments

General Instructions


Unit I Introduction to Cells and Tissues

Exercise 1.
 The Microscope and Its Use
Exercise 2. Molecular Models
Exercise 3. Cytology and Histology

Unit II Division, Reproduction and Development
Exercise 4. Cell Division
Exercise 5. Meiosis and Gametogenesis
Exercise 6. Fertilization and Embryology

Unit III A Survey of Invertebrate Animal Phyla
Exercise 7. Classification
Exercise 8. Life Processes
Exercise 9. Kingdom Protista
Exercise 10. Phylum Porifera
Exercise 11. Phylum Cnidaria and Ctenophora
Exercise 12. Phylum Platyhelminthes
Exercise 13. Phylum Nematoda
Exercise 14. Phylum Mollusca
Exercise 15. Phylum Annelida
Exercise 16. Phylum Arthropoda; Chelicerata and Crustacea
Exercise 17. Phylum Arthropoda; Uniramia
Exercise 18. Phylum Echinodermata

Unit IV A Survey of Vertebrate Organ Systems

Exercise 19. Phylum Chordata
Exercise 20. The Frog: Vertebrate Representative
Exercise 21. The Frog: Skeletal System
Exercise 22. The Frog: Muscular System
Exercise 23. The Frog: Digestive System
Exercise 24. Digestive Enzymes
Exercise 25. The Frog: Urogenital System
Exercise 26. The Frog: Respiratory System
Exercise 27. The Frog: Circulatory System
Exercise 28. Blood and Blood Groups
Exercise 29. Central Nervous System and Sense Organs  

 

 

 

 

Barbara Schumacher