Functional morphology involves the study of relationships between the structure of an organism and the function of the various parts of an organism. The old adage "form follows function" is a guiding principle of functional morphology....

There are many forms of evidence for evolution. One of the strongest forms of evidence is comparative anatomy; comparing structural similarities of organisms to determine their evolutionary relationships. Organisms with similar anatomical features are...

Morphology, broadly defined as the study of animal form, is a field that helps us understand animal diversity and animal history. For centuries, scientists have been interested in how animals are put together and how the parts work together to make...

The term morphology as used by biologists refers to a study of the shape, structure, and size of plants, animals, and microorganisms, and of their parts. It is sometimes used synonymously with anatomy, although anatomy usually implies detailed study of...

Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of organisms. It is closely related to evolutionary biology and phylogeny (the evolution of species). Two major concepts of comparative anatomy...

Basic anatomical features of Cactaceae have been studied since the sixteenth century. This anatomical research has focused on selected features related to different external forms or on stem photosynthetic metabolism. Anatomical stem features, however, have rarely been taken into consideration in systematic studies. Recent...

The Anatomy of Corporate Law: A Comparative and Functional Approach. By Reinier Kraakman * et al. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. Pp. 260. $85.00. INTRODUCTION Every ten years or so, a book is published that sets the terms of discussion...