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E-raamat: Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology

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Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity, it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny, mechanics, and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and behavior, this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.

Arvustused

" the most ambitious and comprehensive survey of bone paleohistology, designed to be relevant to those working on extant species too. There is no other book on the subject anywhere close to it in its broad scope.

It is wonderful to see a field that flourishes based on new information and careful consideration of the biology and taphonomy of the evidence.

This book hopefully stimulates by its sheer size and scope ..."

Marcelo R. Sánchez-Villagra in Swiss Journal of Palaeontology, v. 141, 2022

"The texts are very good, of course, but the illustrations are outstanding. There is so much information presented that a proper summary of their contents would be a book in itself. the greatest value of the book comes from the sheer number of photographs and other images of thin sections of different bone tissues "

James Farlow in Priscum e-newsletter of the Paleontological Society, Feb 2023.

Section I Introduction
1(2)
1 Paleohistology: An Historical - Bibliographical Introduction
3(24)
Armand J. de Ricqles
Introduction
3(1)
Early Microscopical Investigators
4(2)
The "Early Vertebrates" Tradition
6(3)
Tetrapods: Systematics or Functions -- or Both?
9(5)
Epiphyses and Endochondral Ossification
14(2)
Concluding Remarks
16(1)
Acknowledgments
16(1)
References
16(11)
Section II Morphology and Histology of The Skeleton
27(164)
2 An Overview of the Embryonic Development of the Bony Skeleton
29(10)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Quilhac
Introduction
29(1)
Late Gastrulation and the Tridermic Organization
29(2)
The Inductive Role of the Chord
31(1)
Skeletogenic Involvement of Neural Crests, Somites and Lateral Plates
31(5)
Neural Crests and the Cephalic Domain
31(2)
Somites and the Axial and Paraxial Skeleton
33(1)
Lateral Plates and the Zono-Appendicular Skeleton
34(2)
References
36(3)
3 The Vertebrate Skeleton: A Brief Introduction
39(20)
Michel Laurin
Alexandra Quilhac
Vivian de Buffrenil
Classifying Bones and Bone Groups
39(2)
Homology and Analogy: Two Central Concepts in Anatomy
41(1)
The Dermal Skeleton
41(3)
The Endoskeleton
44(5)
Accessory Skeletal Elements: Sesamoids and Calcified Tendons
49(2)
Sesamoids
49(2)
Calcified Tendons
51(1)
The Shape of Bones
51(1)
A Significant but General Criterion
51(1)
Long Bones
51(1)
Short Bones
52(1)
Flat Bones
52(1)
Remarks on the Mineralization of Skeletal Elements
52(1)
Acknowledgments
52(1)
References
52(3)
Methodological Focus A: The New Scalpel: Basic Aspects of CT-Scan Imaging
55(1)
Damien Germain
Sandrine Ladeveze
Introduction
55(1)
Basic Principles of the Method
55(2)
Two Examples of CT Scan Use in Anatomy
57(1)
Mammalian Inner Ears and Species Ecology
57(1)
Virtual Dissections in Paleontology: The Example of "Cuvier's Opossum"
58(1)
References
58(1)
4 Microanatomical Features of Bones and Their Basic Measurement
59(50)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Eli Amson
Alexandra Quilhac
Dennis Voeten
Michel Laurin
An Intermediate Level of Integration: Microanatomy
59(2)
Gross Microanatomical Structure of Long Bones
61(7)
The Outer Envelopes of Bone
61(1)
Diaphyseal Region
61(3)
Metaphyses
64(2)
Epiphyses
66(2)
Microanatomy of Short Bones
68(2)
Gross Microanatomy of Flat Bones
70(1)
Remarks on Some Basic Concepts Used in Microanatomical Descriptions
71(1)
Cortex versus Medulla
71(1)
Compact versus Cancellous Bone
71(1)
Tubular versus Diploe
71(1)
Qualitative Classification of Cancellous Bone
72(1)
An Overview of Vascular Canals in Bone
72(4)
General Characteristics of Cortical Vascularization
72(3)
Cartilage Canals
75(1)
Remark on Dermal Bone Vascularization
75(1)
Acknowledgments
76(1)
References
76(33)
6 Current Concepts of the Mineralization of Type I Collagen in Vertebrate Tissues
109(14)
William J. Landis
Tengteng Tang
Robin DiFeo Childs
Introduction
109(1)
Collagen Basic Structure
109(1)
Collagen Synthesis and Secretion
110(1)
The Mineralization Process
110(9)
The Normally Mineralizing Avian Leg Tendon Model
110(1)
Type I Collagen Self-Assembly
111(1)
Ultrastructural Appearance of Mineralized Type I Collagen
112(1)
Intrafibrillar Mineralization of Type I Collagen
112(5)
Interfibrillar Mineralization of Type I Collagen
117(1)
Noncollagenous Proteins: Bone Sialoprotein
117(1)
Noncollagenous Proteins: Osteopontin
118(1)
Noncollagenous Proteins: Osteocalcin
118(1)
Possible Temporal and Spatial Relationships Between Interfibrillar and Intrafibrillar Collagen Mineralization
119(1)
Conclusions
119(1)
Acknowledgments
120(1)
References
120(3)
7 An Overview of Cartilage Histology
123(24)
Alexandra Quilhac
Introduction
123(1)
An Ancient and Essential Tissue
123(1)
Cartilage Location
124(1)
The Main Types of Cartilage
124(4)
Hyaline Cartilage
124(2)
Cartilages of the Growth Plate, or Growth Cartilages
126(1)
Articular Cartilage
126(1)
Fibrocartilage
126(1)
Elastic Cartilage
126(1)
Calcined Cartilage
127(1)
Chondrogenesis and Chondrocyte structure
128(3)
Basic Aspects of Chondrogenesis
128(1)
Chondrocyte Ultrastructure
129(2)
Ultrastructure of the Extracellular Matrix
131(1)
Collagen
131(1)
Glycosaminoglycans
131(1)
Proteoglycans
131(1)
Noncollagenous Proteins
132(1)
Water and Ions
132(1)
Cartilage Vascularization and Innervation
132(1)
The Functions of Cartilage and Their Regulation
132(1)
Modalities of Cartilage Growth
132(1)
Function of Growth Plates
132(1)
Mechanical Behavior
133(1)
Repair
133(1)
Cell Death, Degradation and Resorption of Cartilage
133(2)
Cells
133(1)
Matrix
134(1)
References
135(4)
Methodological Focus C: Virtual (Paleo-)Histology Through Synchrotron Imaging
139(1)
Sophie Sanchez
Dennis F. A. E. Voeten
Damien Germain
Vincent Fernandez
Introduction
139(1)
Principles of Synchrotron Radiation
139(1)
Phase-Contrast Imaging
140(4)
Principle
140(1)
Applications to Virtual Histology
140(1)
Facilities Available for Virtual Histology Using Phase-Contrast Imaging
141(1)
(Micro-)Anatomy
141(3)
Histology and Microstructure
144(1)
Molecular Biology and Ultrastructure
144(1)
Tomography Combined with Various Techniques
144(1)
Principle
144(1)
Applications to Virtual Histology
144(1)
Facilities Available for Virtual Histology Through SAXS or XRD-CT
145(1)
Prospects for The Field
145(1)
Acknowledgments
145(1)
References
145(2)
8 Bone Tissue Types: A Brief Account of Currently Used Categories
147(44)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Quilhac
Introduction
148(1)
Relevant Descriptors of Bone Microstructure
148(3)
Global Topography and Origin of Bone Deposits
148(1)
Cortical and Medullary Formations
148(2)
Periosteal and Endosteal Tissues
150(1)
Primary and Secondary Bone Tissues
150(1)
Classifying Tissues in Static and Dynamic Osteogenesis
150(1)
Microanatomical Description as a Prerequisite to Histological Analysis
151(4)
Distinction of Osseous Tissues Based on Compactness
151(1)
Coarse Cancellous Bone
152(1)
Fine Cancellous Bone
152(1)
Compact Bone Made Cancellous
152(1)
Compacted Coarse Cancellous Bone (CCCB)
152(1)
Vascular Canals in Cortices
152(2)
Avascular Bone
154(1)
Vascular Patterns in Bone Cortices
155(1)
Types of Intercellular Matrix
155(3)
Woven-Fibered Collagen Networks
155(2)
The Parallel-Fibered Matrix
157(1)
The Lamellar Matrix
157(1)
Degraded Matrix of Hypermineralized Bone Tissue
158(1)
Osteocytes and Their Diversity
158(1)
Other Significant Features of Bone Matrices
159(4)
Osteons
159(1)
Primary Osteons in Compact Cortices
159(1)
Secondary Osteons
159(2)
Cyclical Growth Marks, Rest Lines and Reversion Lines
161(1)
Annuli
161(1)
Lines of Arrested Growth
161(1)
Rest Lines
161(2)
Reversal (Cementing or Resorption) Lines
163(1)
Sharpey's Fibers
163(1)
Current, Integrative Classification of Primary Compact Tissues
163(5)
Woven-Fibered Tissue
163(2)
Parallel-Fibered Bone Tissue
165(1)
The Lamellar Tissue
165(1)
Specialized Terminology Related to Lamellar or Parallel-Fibered Tissues
166(1)
External and Internal Fundamental Systems
166(1)
On Intermediate Tissue Types
166(1)
Remarks on the "Lamellar-Zonal" Tissue
166(2)
Some Peculiar Cases of Lamellar Bone in Basal Gnathostomes
168(1)
Acellular Bone and Aspidin
168(1)
Isopedin
168(1)
Composite Tissues: The Woven-Parallel [ Fibrolamellar] Complexes
169(3)
Woven-Parallel Complexes With Longitudinal Osteons
171(1)
Reticular Woven-Parallel Complex
171(1)
Radial Woven-Parallel Complex
171(1)
Laminar and Plexiform Woven-Parallel Complexes
171(1)
Dense Haversian Bone: A Secondary Compact Tissue
172(1)
Osseous Tissues in Cancellous Formations
172(3)
Tissues Forming the Primary Trabeculae
172(2)
The Tissues of Secondary, Endosteal Trabeculae
174(1)
Trabeculae Resulting from Patchy Cortical Resorption
174(1)
Remarks on Fine Cancellous Bone
174(1)
Histological features of Compacted Coarse Cancellous Bone (CCCB)
174(1)
Between bone and cartilage: chondroid bone
175(1)
Acknowledgments
176(1)
References
176(7)
Methodological Focus D: FIB-SEM Dual-Beam Microscopy for Three-Dimensional Ultrastructural Imaging of Skeletal Tissues
183(1)
Natalie Reznikov
Katya Rechav
Use of Dual-Beam FIB-SEM 3D Imaging in Skeletal Biology
183(1)
Fundamental Principles and Practical use
184(5)
General Geometry and Some Customized Geometries
184(3)
Specimen Preparation
187(1)
Imaging Parameters
187(1)
3D Image Processing
188(1)
Conclusion
189(1)
Acknowledgments
189(1)
References
189(2)
Section III Dynamic Processes in Osseous Formations
191(66)
9 Basic Processes in Bone Growth
193(28)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Quilhac
Interpreting Skeletal Growth
194(1)
Initial Growth of Membrane Bones
194(1)
From Mesenchymal Condensations to Bones
194(1)
Remarks on Local Growth Controls
195(1)
Basic Growth Pattern of Endochondral Bones
195(4)
Ossification of the Cartilaginous Anlage
195(2)
Basic Mechanisms of the Growth in Length of the Bones
197(1)
Epiphyseal Structure and the Course of Growth
197(2)
Subperiosteal Growth of Bone Cortices
199(1)
Systemic Regulators of Skeletal Growth
199(8)
Multiple Systemic Regulators
199(1)
Action of GH, IGF-1 and the GH/IGF-1 Axis on Skeletal Growth
200(1)
Molecular Structure and Secretion Context
200(1)
Actions of GH and IGF-1 on Cartilage and Bone Cells
201(1)
Thyroid Hormones
201(1)
Nature and Secretion of Thyroid Hormones
201(1)
Actions on the Growing Skeleton
202(1)
Sex Steroids, Androgens and Estrogens
203(1)
Secretion and Regulation of Sex Steroids
203(2)
Action of Sex Steroids in Bone
205(1)
Glucocorticoids (GCs)
205(2)
Growth and Morphology of Bones
207(8)
The Constraint of Rigidity
207(1)
Basic Shaping Processes in the Growth of Bones
207(1)
The Peculiar Growth Geometry of Some Flat Bones
207(1)
Differentiation of Superficial Relief Through Accretion Rate, or Resorption
207(1)
Morphogenetic Role of Heterochrony in Local Bone Deposits
207(2)
Sequential Growth Remodeling in Appendicular Long Bones
209(1)
Growth Off-Centering and Diaphyseal Curvature
210(1)
Differential Contribution of Proximal and Distal Epiphyses
210(1)
Brief Overview at the Problem
210(1)
Chronology of Epiphyseal Fusion
210(2)
The Quantitative Study of Epiphyseal Contribution to Growth
212(1)
Integral Preservation of Endochondral Bone Formations
212(1)
Interpreting Growth Patterns in the Cephalic Region
212(1)
An Essential but Complex Issue
212(1)
Cephalometry
213(1)
Modeling of Facial Bone: The Histologic Mechanisms
214(1)
References
215(6)
10 Accretion Rate and Histological Features of Bone
221(8)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Quilhac
Jorge Cuba
A Keystone for Paleobiological Inferences
221(1)
Quantifying Appositional Rate of Primary Periosteal Cortices
222(1)
Histological Features and Apposition Rate: Comparative Results
223(4)
Semiquantitative Approach
223(2)
Recent Efforts Toward a Full Quantitative Approach
225(2)
References
227(2)
11 Bone Remodeling
229(18)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Quilhac
The Multiple Functional Involvements of Bone Remodeling
229(2)
Basic Multicellular Unit and Bone Structure Unit, the Basic Units of Bone Remodeling
231(6)
General Characteristics
231(1)
Basic Structure and Functioning of the Haversian BMU
231(2)
The Haversian BSU, i.e., the Secondary Osteon
233(3)
Histological Structure of BMU and BSU in Trabecular Remodeling
236(1)
The Multiple Regulation Processes of Bone Remodeling
237(2)
Remodeling and Bone Damage Repair
237(1)
Remarks on the Regulation of Adaptive Remodeling
237(1)
Phosphocalcic Homeostasis and the Endocrine Regulation of Bone Remodeling
238(1)
Contribution of Vitamin D to Phosphocalcic Homeostasis
238(1)
Influence of the Central and Sympathetic Nervous Systems on Remodeling
239(1)
The Message of Remodeling in Fossil Bones
239(3)
A Basic Clue in Paleophysiology
240(1)
Remark on the Histomorphometry of Bone Remodeling in Extant and Extinct Taxa
241(1)
Remodeling Pattern as a Clue for the Estimation of Ontogenetic Age in Fossils
241(1)
References
242(5)
12 Remarks on Metaplastic Processes in the Skeleton
247(10)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Louise Zylberberg
Definition and Development of Metaplastic "Osseous" Tissues
247(1)
Osteoderms and Dermo-osseous Metaplasia
248(3)
Calcified Tendons of Ornithodirans
251(3)
References
254(3)
Section IV Teeth
257(32)
13 Histology of Dental Hard Tissues
259(30)
Alan Boyde
Timothy G. Bromage
Tooth Germs and the Embryonic Origins of Dentine, Enamel and Cementum
260(1)
Basics of Tooth Form
261(1)
Dentine Histology
262(8)
General Features
262(1)
Mineralization and Mineralizing Front Morphology
262(1)
Matrix Vesicles, Calcospherites, Interglobular Dentine and Secondary Nucleation
262(2)
Periodic Growth Layer Lines in Dentine
264(1)
Annual Growth Layers and Growth Layer Groups
264(1)
Matrix Daily
264(1)
Mineral Daily
264(1)
Longer Interval Incremental Lines: A Few Too Many Days
264(1)
Much Longer Aperiodic Growth Disturbance Lines: Neonatal Line
264(1)
Calcospherites and Polarized Light Microscopy
264(1)
Von Korff Fibers in Early Dentine Mineralization
265(1)
Tubule-Centered Mineralization
266(1)
Collagen Orientation in the Tubule Wall
266(1)
Peritubular Dentine
266(1)
Side Branches of Dentine Tubules
267(1)
Postmortem Changes: Microbial and Fungal Bore Holes in Dentine
267(1)
Dentine Resorption
268(1)
Curvature of Dentine Tubules: Sinusoidal Oscillations and Decussations
268(1)
Vasodentine and Osteodentine in Beaked Whales
268(1)
Secondary, Tertiary and Responsive Reparative Dentine Phases
268(2)
Calcined Dental Pulp
270(1)
Pulp Stones
270(1)
Enamel
270(8)
Prisms and Packing Patterns
270(2)
Prism Decussation
272(1)
Relative Cell Movement Within the Ameloblast Layer
272(1)
Rodent Incisor Inner-Enamel Decussation
272(1)
Hunter-Schreger Bands
272(1)
Periodic Growth Layer Lines in Enamel
272(1)
Cross Striations or Varicosities: Circadian Rhythms
272(5)
Regular-Period Striae of Retzius: Multidien Rhythms
277(1)
Perikymata or Imbrication Lines at Tooth Surface: Prism-Free Layer
277(1)
Growth Disturbance Lines: Hypoplasia
277(1)
Daily, Ultradian Lines
277(1)
Maturation and Surface Enamel Composition
277(1)
Iron in Surface Enamel
277(1)
Enamel Tubules and Spindles, Tufts and Lamellae
278(1)
Enamel Tubules
278(1)
Spindles
278(1)
Tufts and Lamellae
278(1)
Roots and Cementum: Crowns and Coronal Cementum
278(1)
Primary Cementum
278(1)
Secondary Cementum (See Also Dentine Resorption)
278(1)
Coronal Cementum
278(1)
The Cement-Dentine Junction Region in Murine Molars: Incorporation of Hertwig's Root Sheath
279(1)
Cartilage Cementum
279(1)
Annual Period of Cementum Deposition
279(1)
Preparation Methods
279(3)
Etching
279(1)
Air Polishing and Air Abrasion
279(2)
Replica Films for LM
281(1)
TEM of Carbon Replicas
282(1)
Replicas and 3D Resin Casts for Scanning Electron Microscopy
282(1)
"Thin" Sections and Laser Ablation Microtomy (LAM)
282(1)
Plastic Slides
282(1)
Cyanoacrylate Glue
282(1)
Imaging Methods
282(3)
Reflected Light Confocal Microscopy
282(2)
Reflected Light Metallurgical Microscope
284(1)
Rotating Condenser Aperture
284(1)
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
284(1)
Flatbed Scanner: 3D Images
284(1)
BSE-SEM "at Bad Vacuum", High Chamber Pressure, No Coating and Instant Gratification SEM
285(1)
Faxitron™ Point Projection Digital Microradiography
285(1)
Scanning X-Ray Microscopy
285(1)
X-Ray Microtomography (XMT or μCT)
285(1)
Simultaneous-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (si-LA-ICP-MS)
285(1)
Summary
285(1)
Acknowledgments
286(1)
References
286(3)
Section V Phylogenetic Diversity of Skeletal Tissues
289(326)
14 Introduction
291(3)
Michel Laurin
References
292(2)
15 Finned Vertebrates
294(31)
Jorge Mondejar-Fernandez
Philippe Janvier
Introduction
294(8)
The Clades (Or Presumed Clades)
302(16)
Myllokunmingiida
302(1)
Euconodonta
302(1)
Cyclostomi
302(1)
Euphaneropida
302(1)
Jamoytiida
303(1)
Anaspida
304(1)
Pteraspidomorphi
304(3)
Thelodonti
307(1)
Galeaspida
308(1)
Osteostraci
309(2)
Pituriaspida
311(1)
Gnathostomata
311(1)
Chondrichthyes
311(1)
Acanthodii
311(2)
Placodermi
313(2)
Osteichthyes
315(3)
Conclusion
318(1)
References
319(6)
16 Early Tetrapodomorphs
325(20)
Sophie Sanchez
Francois Clarac
Michel Laurin
Armand de Ricqles
Phylogenetic, Evolutionary and Biological Considerations
326(2)
General Characteristics
326(1)
Finned Stem-tetrapods
327(1)
Limbed Stem-tetrapods
327(1)
Temnospondyls
327(1)
Embolomeres
328(1)
Seymouriamorphs
328(1)
Lepospondyls
328(1)
Bone Microanatomy and Histology
328(11)
Finned Stem-tetrapods
328(1)
Tooth Microstructure
329(1)
Postcranial Dermal Bone Microstructure (Scales and Rays)
329(1)
Cosmine Evolution
329(1)
Skull and Girdle Bone Microstructure
329(1)
Fin Bone Microanatomy and Histology
329(2)
General Conclusion
331(1)
Limbed Stem-tetrapods
331(1)
Tooth Microstructure
331(1)
Postcranial Dermal Bone Microstructure (Scutes and Rays)
331(1)
Skull and Girdle Bone Microstructure
332(1)
Limb Bone Microanatomy and Histology
332(1)
General Conclusion
332(1)
Temnospondyls
333(1)
Limb Bone Microanatomy and Histology
333(1)
Skull Bone Microstructure
333(2)
Scute and Osteoderm Microstructure
335(1)
Vertebral Microstructure
335(1)
Tooth Microstructure
335(1)
General Conclusion
335(1)
Embolomeres
336(1)
Long Bone Microanatomy and Microstructure
336(1)
Scute Microstructure
336(1)
General Conclusion
336(1)
Seymouriamorphs
336(1)
Limb Bone Microanatomy and Histology
336(1)
Skull Bone Microstructure
337(1)
Vertebral Microstructure
338(1)
Scute Microstructure
338(1)
General Conclusion
338(1)
Lepospondyls
338(1)
Jawbone Histology
338(1)
Skull Bone Microstructure
338(1)
Vertebral Microstructure
339(1)
Scute Microstructure
339(1)
General Conclusion
339(1)
Acknowledgments
339(1)
References
339(6)
17 Lissamphibia
345(18)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Michel Laurin
Introduction
345(2)
General Characteristics
345(1)
Definition of Lissamphibians and General Phylogenetic Affinities
345(1)
A Basic Trichotomy
346(1)
Gymnophiona
346(1)
Caudata
346(1)
Anura
346(1)
Microanatomical and Histological Features of Long Bones
347(6)
Microanatomical Features in the Caudata
347(1)
Bone Histology in Caudata
348(3)
Microanatomical Features of Long Bones in the Anura
351(1)
Histology of Anuran Long Bone Cortices
352(1)
Remarks on Other Skeletal Elements
353(4)
Cranial Bones
353(2)
Gross Vertebral Organization in Lissamphibians
355(1)
Anuran Osteoderms and Gymnophiona "Scales"
356(1)
An Overview of Skeletal Neoteny
357(2)
Some Concluding Remarks
359(1)
References
359(4)
18 Early Amniotes and Their Close Relatives
363(22)
Aurore Canoville
Michel Laurin
Armand de Ricqles
Introduction
363(1)
Histological Survey and Paleobiological Inferences
364(15)
Diadectomorphs
364(1)
Skeletal Microstructure in Diadectes
364(1)
Bone Microstructure in Limnoscelis
365(1)
Mesosauria
365(1)
Bone Microstructure in Mesosaurs
366(2)
Dental Microstructure in Mesosaurs
368(1)
Parareptiles
368(1)
Bone Microstructure in Procolophonoids
368(2)
Dental Microstructure in Procolophonoids
370(1)
Dental Microstructure of Other Basal Parareptiles
370(1)
Bone Microstructure in Pareiasaurs
370(2)
Undetermined Small "Romeriid" Amniote (Protorothyrididae or Diapsida)
372(1)
Captorhinids
372(1)
Bone Microstructure in Captorhinus
372(2)
Bone Microstructure in Labidosaurus
374(1)
Bone Microstructure in Moradisaurus
374(1)
Concluding Remarks
374(1)
Dental Microstructure in Captorhinus
374(2)
Dental Microstructure in Moradisaurus
376(1)
Araeoscelidia
376(1)
Bone Microstructure in Dictybolos
377(1)
Bone Microstructure in Araeoscelis
377(1)
Avicephala
377(1)
Bone Microstructure in Coelurosauravus
377(2)
Synthetic Remarks
379(2)
Bone Histodiversity of Early Amniotes and Their Relatives
379(1)
Dental Microstructure and Insertion in Early Amniotes
379(1)
Early Amniote Paleobiology and the Permo-Triassic Crisis
379(2)
References
381(4)
19 Testudines
385(14)
Torsten M. Scheyer
Ignacio A. Cerda
Introduction
385(1)
Phylogenetic Position and Anatomical Peculiarities
385(1)
Early Historical Studies
386(1)
An Overview of Recent Histological Studies
386(1)
Skeletal Microstructures in Turtles
387(2)
Endoskeletal Elements
387(2)
Scleral Ossicles
389(1)
Shell Bones and Osteoderms
389(5)
Preliminary Remarks
389(1)
The General Construction of Turtle Shell Bones
389(1)
The Plywood-Like Pattern of Soft-Shelled Turtles
389(4)
External Ornamentation of Shell Bones
393(1)
Sutural Growth of Shell Bones
393(1)
Ossicles of the Secondary Epithecal Shell of Dermochelyidae
393(1)
Osteocytes and Osteocyte Lacunae
393(1)
Accessory Osteoderms and Ossicles
394(1)
Summary and Outlook
394(1)
Institutional Abbreviations
394(1)
Acknowledgments
394(1)
References
394(5)
20 Lepidosauria
399(26)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Houssaye
Introduction
399(1)
Preliminary Remarks
399(1)
An Overview of Studies of Skeletal Histology in Lepidosaurs
400(1)
Squamates
400(19)
"Lizards" and Snakes
400(1)
Microanatomical and Histological Structure of Limb Long Bones in Lizards
400(4)
Occurrence of Sesamoids
404(1)
Vertebrae and Ribs in Lizards and Snakes
404(2)
Remarks on Skull Bones and Teeth in Lizards and Snakes
406(3)
Osteoderms
409(1)
Aigialosaurs and Mosasaurs
410(1)
General Features of Mosasauroidea
410(1)
Microanatomy and Histology of Ribs
411(1)
Microanatomy and Histology of Vertebrae
411(2)
Microanatomy and Histology of Limb Long Bones
413(2)
Cranial Bones and Teeth
415(1)
Paleobiological and Paleoecological Inferences
415(1)
The Strange Case of Marine Cenomanian Snakelike Forms
416(1)
"Dolichosaurs" and Hind-Limbed Snakes
416(1)
Structure of the Ribs and Vertebrae
417(2)
A Note on the Inner Structure of Reduced Limbs
419(1)
Paleobiological and Paleoecological Inferences
419(1)
Rhynchocephalia
419(1)
A Once Diverse Taxon
419(1)
Overview of Rhynchocephalian Skeletal Structures
419(1)
Acknowledgments
420(1)
References
420(5)
21 Sauropterygia: Placodontia
425(10)
Torsten M. Scheyer
Nicole Klein
Introduction
425(1)
Overview of Endoskeletal Element Studies
425(1)
Overview of Studies of Dermal Armor Elements
426(4)
New Data from Cyamodus hildegardis from the Besano Formation of Monte San Giorgio, Switzerland
430(1)
Conclusions
430(1)
Institutional Abbreviations
430(1)
Acknowledgments
430(2)
References
432(3)
22 Sauropterygia: Nothosauria and Pachypleurosauria
435(9)
Torsten M. Scheyer
Alexandra Houssaye
Nicole Klein
Introduction
435(1)
Overview of Histological Studies
436(5)
Conclusions and Outlook
441(1)
Institutional Abbreviations
441(1)
Acknowledgments
441(1)
References
441(3)
23 Sauropterygia: Histology of Plesiosauria
444(14)
P. Martin Sander
Tanja Wintrich
Introduction
444(2)
History of Research on Plesiosaur Histology
445(1)
Descriptions by Skeletal Region
446(6)
Skull: Dental Histology Only
446(1)
Propodials
446(3)
Vertebrae
449(2)
Ribs and Gastralia
451(1)
Girdle Bones
451(1)
Limb Bones Other Than Propodials
452(1)
Growth, Skeletochronology and Life History
452(1)
Qualitative Indicators of Fast Growth
452(1)
Ontogenetic Changes and Histologic Ontogenetic Stages
452(1)
Histomorphometry
453(1)
Growth Rates and Resting Metabolic Rates
453(1)
Bone Density: Vertebrae and Propodials
454(1)
Red Blood Cell Size
454(1)
Paleobiological and Evolutionary Implications
454(1)
Fast Growth and Endothermy
454(1)
Aquatic Adaptation
455(1)
Evolutionary Success
455(1)
Conclusions
455(1)
Acknowledgments
455(1)
References
455(3)
24 Ichthyosauria
458(9)
P. Martin Sander
Introduction
458(1)
On Ichthyosaurs
458(1)
Ichthyosaur Evolution
458(1)
History of Research on Ichthyosaur Histology
459(1)
Descriptions by Skeletal Region
459(4)
Skull
459(2)
Axial Skeleton
461(1)
Vertebrae
461(1)
Ribs and Gastralia
461(1)
Appendicular Skeleton
461(1)
Girdle Bones
461(1)
Propodials
462(1)
Lower Limb Bones
463(1)
Ontogenetic Changes
463(1)
Growth, Skeletochronology and Life History
463(1)
Histomorphometry
464(1)
Paleobiological and Evolutionary Implications
464(1)
Conclusions
464(1)
Acknowledgments
465(1)
References
465(2)
25 Archosauromorpha: From Early Diapsids to Archosaurs
467(19)
Armand de Ricqles
Vivian de Buffrenil
Michel Laurin
Introduction
467(1)
Historical Background
468(1)
Choristodera
468(1)
Champsosaurus and Simoedosaurus
469(1)
Non-Archosauriform Archosauromorphs
469(3)
The "Protorosauria"
469(1)
Aenigmastropheus parringtoni
470(1)
Tanystropheus and Macrocnemus (Tanystropheidae)
471(1)
The Rhynchosauria
472(1)
Stenaulorhynchus stockleyi
472(1)
Hyperodapedon and Teyumbaita sulcognathus
472(1)
The Allokotosauria
473(2)
Trilophosaurus buettneri
473(1)
Azendohsaurus laaroussii
473(1)
Prolacerta broomi
474(1)
The Archosauri formes
475(1)
Proterosuchidae
475(1)
Erythrosuchidae
476(1)
The Proterochampsia
476(1)
Doswelliidae
476(1)
Proterochampsidae
476(1)
The Euparkeriidae
476(1)
Euparkeria
477(1)
The Phytosaurs (Parasuchia)
477(1)
Rutiodon
477(1)
The Archosauria: Noncrocodylomorph Pseudosuchia
477(4)
Ornithosuchidae
477(1)
Erpetosuchidae
477(1)
Aetosauria (Stagonolepididae)
477(3)
Paracrocodylomorpha
480(1)
Rauisuchidae
481(1)
Discussion
481(2)
Acknowledgments
483(1)
References
483(3)
26 Archosauromorpha: The Crocodylomorpha
486(25)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Michel Laurin
Stephane Jouve
The Crocodylian Family Tree
486(3)
The Eusuchians
486(1)
An Overview of Early Crocodylomorphs
487(2)
The Crocodylomorph Skeleton in Histological Literature
489(1)
Eusuchia and Related Forms
489(8)
General Microanatomic Features of Long Bones and Ribs
489(3)
Histology of Long Bones
492(2)
Remarks on Ribs and Vertebrae
494(2)
Skull Roof Elements and Osteoderms
496(1)
Microanatomical Features
496(1)
Histological Features
496(1)
Remarks on Susisuchus and Goniopholis
496(1)
The Tethysuchia: Dyrosaurs and Sarcosuchus
497(2)
Thalattosuchians
499(2)
Microanatomy of Thalattosuchian Skeletons
499(1)
Histology of Thalattosuchian Bones
499(2)
Notosuchia and Peirosaurids
501(3)
Notosuchia
501(2)
Peirosaurids
503(1)
Basal Crocodylomorphs: The Sphenosuchians Terrestrisuchus/Saltoposuchus and Hesperosuchus
504(1)
Concluding Remarks
505(1)
References
505(6)
27 Archosauromorpha: Avemetatarsalia - Dinosaurs and Their Relatives
511(39)
Kevin Padian
Holly N. Woodward
Introduction
511(1)
Nondinosaurian Avemetatarsalia
512(9)
Introduction
512(2)
Basal (Nondinosaur, Nonpterosauromorph) Avemetatarsalians
514(1)
Ornithodira: Pterosauria
514(4)
Ornithodira: Nondinosaurian Dinosauromorpha
518(3)
Dinosauria
521(21)
Basal Dinosauria
521(1)
Dinosauria: Ornithischia
522(1)
Heterodontosauridae
522(1)
Thyreophora
522(3)
Ceratopsia
525(1)
Pachycephalosauria
526(1)
Basal Ornithopoda
526(2)
Hadrosaurids
528(1)
Dinosauria: Saurischia
529(1)
Basal Sauropodomorphs
529(1)
Sauropoda
529(2)
Theropoda: Nonavian Forms
531(2)
Theropoda: Aves
533(1)
The Transition from Basal Maniraptorans to the First Birds
533(1)
History of the Question of the Evolution of Avian Growth Rates and Metabolism
534(2)
Growth in Extant (Crown-Group) Birds
536(2)
The Problem of Medullary Bone
538(1)
Some Functional Questions about Nonavian Dinosaurs
539(1)
Histological Problems in Dinosaurian Growth
539(1)
Interindividual Differences in Body Size Versus Age
539(1)
The Problem of Phyletic Dwarfism
540(1)
What Explains the Distribution of Secondary Bone Tissue Among Elements in a Skeleton?
541(1)
General Conclusions to the Paleohistological Consideration of the Ornithodira
542(1)
References
543(7)
28 Nonmammalian Synapsids
550(14)
Jennifer Botha
Adam K. Huttenlocker
Introduction to Nonmammalian Synapsids
550(1)
Nontherapsid Synapsids
551(2)
Caseasauria
551(1)
Eupelycosauria
551(2)
Nonmammalian Therapsids
553(7)
Basal Therapsids and Dinocephalians
553(1)
Anomodonts
554(2)
Gorgonopsians
556(1)
Therocephalians
556(2)
Nonmammaliaform Cynodonts
558(2)
Summary of Nonmammalian Synapsid Histology
560(1)
Acknowledgments
560(1)
References
560(4)
29 Diversity of Bone Microstructure in Mammals
564(51)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Christian de Muizon
Maitena Dumont
Michel Laurin
Olivier Lambert
Overview and Definitions
565(1)
Origin and Mesozoic Mammals
565(2)
Early Mammaliaforms
565(1)
First Therians
566(1)
Extant Mammalian Clades
567(2)
Preliminary Remarks on Comparative Bone Histology in Mammals
569(1)
Early (Mesozoic) Mammals
570(1)
Morganucodon and the Allotheria (Multituberculates)
570(1)
Prototheria (Monotremes and Stem Group)
571(2)
Remark on Epiphyseal Structure in the Prototherians
571(1)
Long Bone and Rib Microstructure
571(2)
Skeletal Microstructures of the Metatheria
573(3)
Epiphyseal Characteristics of Metatherian Long Bones
573(1)
Microanatomy and Histology of Limb Long Bones
574(1)
An Overview of Rib Structure
574(2)
Long Bones and Ribs in the Eutheria
576(1)
Preliminary Remarks
576(1)
Limb Long Bones
576(1)
Ribs
576(1)
Histological Features of Long Bones in Early Eutherians
577(1)
Observations of Pantodonts
577(2)
Afrotheria (Sirenia, Proboscidea, Desmostylia and Tubulidentata)
579(3)
Bone Microstructure in the Sirenia
579(1)
Desmostylia
579(2)
Proboscidea
581(1)
Tubulidentata
581(1)
Xenarthra
582(1)
Terrestrial and Amphibious Cetartiodactyls
582(2)
Aquatic Cetartiodactyls: The Cetaceans
584(4)
Limb Bones
586(1)
Ribs
586(2)
Perissodactyls
588(2)
Carnivores
590(2)
Long Bones of the Pholidote Phataginus tricuspis
592(1)
Histological Features of Long Bones and Ribs in the Lipotyphla
592(2)
Chiroptera
594(1)
Rodents
595(2)
Lagomorphs
597(1)
Primates
597(2)
An Overview of Mammalian Vertebral Microstructures
599(2)
Microanatomical Features
599(2)
Histological Features
601(1)
Remarks on Other Skeletal Elements: Osteoderms, Baculum and Antlers
601(5)
Xenarthran Dermal Ossicles
601(2)
Baculum
603(1)
Antlers
604(1)
Differentiation and Growth Process of the First Antlers
604(1)
Antler Regeneration
605(1)
Concluding Remarks
606(1)
Acknowledgments
607(1)
References
607(8)
Section VI Integrative Questions
615
30 Phylogenetic Signal in Bone Histology
617(9)
Jorge Cubo
Lucas J. Legendre
Michel Laurin
Introduction: What is a Phylogenetic Signal?
617(1)
How to Detect a Phylogenetic Signal
618(2)
Empirical Studies
620(2)
When to Test for a Phylogenetic Signal
622(1)
References
622(4)
31 Cyclical Growth and Skeletochronology
626(19)
Vivian de Buffrenil
Alexandra Quilhac
Jacques Castanet
Introduction
626(1)
Biological Rhythms and Cyclical Growth
627(1)
Tissue Sampling and Current Technical Processes in Skeletochronology
627(3)
Basic Methodological Options
627(2)
Tissue Sampling and Processing
629(1)
Bone and Cementum
629(1)
Dentin
629(1)
Structural Characteristics of Yearly Growth Marks in Bone
630(1)
General Interpretative Framework
630(1)
Histology of SGMs
630(6)
Structural Data on LAGs
630(2)
Structure of the Annuli
632(1)
Remarks on Zones
632(2)
Neonatal Line
634(1)
Spacing Pattern of SGMs
634(1)
Eroded and Supernumerary SGMs
634(2)
Remarks on LAGs in Secondary Bone
636(1)
Periodicity and Duration of SGM Formation in Bone
636(1)
Observing the Periodicity of SGMs
636(1)
Duration of Age Recording by Bone SGMs
637(1)
Structural Features of Skeletal Growth Marks in Dental Tissues
637(2)
Diversity of Dental Tissues Containing Growth Marks
637(1)
Structure and Periodicity of Dental Growth Marks
637(1)
Dentinal GLGs
637(2)
Cementum LAGs
639(1)
A Central Tool in Biology and Paleobiology
639(1)
References
640(5)
32 Aging and senescence Processes in the Skeleton
645(23)
Catherine Bergot
Vivian de Buffrenil
Introduction
646(1)
General Characteristics of Skeletal Aging Process
646(1)
Brief Recapitulation of Bone Structure
646(1)
Bone Senescence in a Macroanatomical Perspective
647(4)
Cranial Sutures and Pubic Symphysis Relief
647(1)
Age-Related Anatomical Modifications of the Spine
647(1)
Intervertebral Disk Degeneration
647(1)
The Vertebral Body in Conventional X-Ray Imaging
647(1)
Age-Related Anatomical Modifications in Cancellous Formations of Limb Bones
648(1)
Proximal Metaphysis of the Femur
648(1)
Proximal Metaphysis of the Humerus
649(1)
Calcaneum
649(1)
Age-Related Anatomical Modifications in Cortical Bone
650(1)
Aging of Bone at a Histomorphometric Scale
651(4)
Age-Related Variations in Cancellous Bone
651(1)
The Iliac Crest
651(1)
The Vertebral Body
652(2)
Age-Related Variations in Compact (Cortical) Bone
654(1)
Porosity
654(1)
Assessment of Age at Death
655(1)
Aging of Bone at the Microscopic Scale
655(2)
Advantages of X-Ray Microtomography
655(1)
In Cancellous Bone
656(1)
In Cortical Bone
656(1)
Osteocyte Lacunae
656(1)
Mineralization
657(3)
Ash Weight and Aging
657(1)
An Overview of Radiologic Approaches to Mineral Density
657(1)
Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density In Vivo
657(1)
Results of Quantitative Microradiography: Osteons vs Interstitial Bone
658(1)
Frequent Structural and Mineralization Abnormalities in Aged Subjects
659(1)
Trabecular Microcalli
659(1)
Microcracks
659(1)
Hypermineralized Zones
659(1)
Occlusion of Osteocyte Lacunae
660(1)
A Synthesis of Age-Related Bone Loss in Humans
660(1)
Remarks on Age-Related Bone Loss in Nonhuman Taxa
660(1)
An Overview of Skeletal Aging Processes in Nonhuman Mammals
660(1)
Nonmammalian Taxa
661(1)
Concluding Remarks
661(1)
Assessing Bone Senescence in Wild and Fossil Specimens
661(1)
Osteoporosis from a Genetic and Evolutionary Perspective
662(1)
Acknowledgments
662(1)
References
662(6)
33 Basic Principles and Methodologies in Measuring Bone Biomechanics
668(20)
Russell P. Main
Introduction
668(1)
The Hierarchical Organization of Bone Tissue, and Solid and Fluid Mechanics in the Vertebrate Skeleton
668(7)
Measuring and Modeling In Vivo Skeletal Mechanics and Bone Tissue Properties
675(2)
Modeling Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
677(2)
Application of Biomechanical Analyses to Paleontological and Comparative Questions of Function
679(2)
Biting Mechanics in Primates
679(1)
Modeling Locomotion in Theropods
680(1)
Conclusion
681(1)
Acknowledgments
681(1)
References
682(6)
34 Interpreting Mechanical Function in Extant and Fossil Long Bones
688(36)
Russell P. Main
Erin L.R. Simons
Andrew H. Lee
Mechanobiological Evolution and Plasticity in Bone Form
688(2)
Bone Length
690(2)
Curvature
692(2)
Musculotendinous Entheses and Mechanical Function
694(1)
Bone Cross-Sectional Shape
695(6)
Primary Vascular Canal Orientation
701(1)
Collagen Fiber Orientation
702(3)
Intracortical Remodeling
705(3)
Cancellous Bone
708(4)
Integrative Studies of Limb Bone Biomechanics in Relation to Bone Shape and Histomorphology
712(3)
Changes in Musculoskeletal Growth Allometries in Relation to Ontogenetic Biomechanics
712(1)
Ontogenetic Changes in Bone Mechanics and Histomorphology in the Goat Radius
712(1)
Ontogenetic Changes in Bone Mechanics and Histomorphology in the Emu Femur and Tibiotarsus
713(1)
Using Limb Bone Morphology to Assess Gait in Living and Extinct Mammals and Dinosaurs
714(1)
Summary
715(1)
Acknowledgments
716(1)
References
716(8)
35 Bone Microanatomy and Lifestyle in Tetrapods
724(20)
Aurore Canoville
Vivian de Buffrenil
Michel Laurin
Water, Land and Bones
724(2)
Methodological and Terminological Overview
726(4)
Data Acquisition Processes and Nature of the Raw Data
726(1)
Nature of the Samples, Location and Orientation of the Sampling Planes
727(1)
Why Study a Single Bone Element at a Time?
727(1)
How to Code Lifestyle in Comparative Analyses
728(1)
Statistical Comparisons and the Interplay Between Function and Phytogeny
728(1)
The Phylogenetic Signal
728(1)
The Ecological Signal
729(1)
Paleobiological Inferences
729(1)
Reference Studies in Extant Taxa
730(6)
Appendicular Skeleton
730(1)
Some General Patterns
730(1)
Specializations of Major Tetrapod Taxa
730(2)
Remarks on Fossorial and Arboreal Forms
732(1)
Axial Skeleton
733(2)
Turtle Shell
735(1)
Lifestyle Inferences Based on Bone Microanatomy: A Review
736(2)
References
738(6)
36 Bone Histology and the Adaptation to Aquatic Life in Tetrapods
744(13)
Alexandra Houssaye
Vivian de Buffrenil
Introduction
744(1)
Typical Osseous Microanatomical Specializations Linked to an Aquatic Lifestyle
744(3)
General Remarks
744(1)
High Variability of Patterns
745(1)
Bone Mass Increase in a Microanatomical Perspective
746(1)
Cancellous Organization
747(1)
Parallels Among Lineages
747(1)
Processes Possibly Involved in Bone Structure Specializations
747(6)
Preliminary Considerations
747(1)
Osteosclerosis
748(2)
Pachyostosis
750(1)
Cancellous Bones
750(3)
Functional Considerations
753(1)
Physiological Changes Associated with Adaptation to an Aquatic Lifestyle
753(1)
References
754(3)
37 Bone Histology and Thermal Physiology
757(17)
Jorge Cubo
Adam Huttenlocker
Lucas J. Legendre
Chloe Olivier
Armand de Ricqles
Introduction
757(1)
Basic Concepts and their Historical Development
757(3)
Homeotherms and Poikilotherms
758(1)
Endotherms and Ectotherms
758(1)
Paleophysiology: Early Thoughts
759(1)
Paleophysiology: The 1970s Change of Paradigm
759(1)
Physiological Basis of Endothermy
760(1)
Bone Histology as a Clue to Physiology
761(2)
Origin and Evolution of Endothermy in Synapsida
763(3)
Basal Synapsids
763(1)
Therapsids
764(2)
Origin and Evolution of Endothermy in Diapsida
766(1)
References
767(7)
38 Bone Ornamentation: Deciphering the Functional Meaning of an Enigmatic Feature
774(7)
Francois Clarac
A Morphologically Variable and Homoplastic Feature
774(1)
Local Growth Patterns Involved in the Differentiation of Bone Ornamentation
775(1)
Possible Functions of Bone Ornamentation: The Example of Crocodylomorpha
776(2)
Bone Ornamentation and Heat Transfer: An Adaptation to the Ectothermic Sit-and-Wait Predator Lifestyle in Crocodylomorpha
776(1)
Possible Involvement of Bone Ornamentation in Blood Acidity Buffering
777(1)
The Influence of Ornamentation on the Mechanical Resistance of Bones
777(1)
Concluding Remarks
778(1)
Acknowledgments
778(1)
References
778(3)
39 The Histology of Skeletal Tissues as a Tool in Paleoanthropological and Archaeological Investigations
781(12)
Ariane Burke
Michelle S. M. Drapeau
Introduction
781(1)
Taxonomy
782(2)
Histological Applications
782(2)
Functional Analysis
784(1)
Histological Applications
784(1)
Pathology
785(1)
Histological Applications
785(1)
Age and Season of Death
786(2)
Histological Applications
786(2)
Taphonomy
788(1)
Histological Applications
788(1)
Conclusions
788(1)
References
789(4)
40 A Methodological Renaissance to Advance Perennial Issues in Vertebrate Paleohistology
793
Alexandra Houssaye
Donald Davesne
Aurore Canoville
Introduction
793(1)
Controversial and Puzzling Tissue Types
793(1)
Going Further in Paleoecology and Paleophysiology
794(1)
What Molecules Can Reveal
795(1)
Bone and Genome Size
795(1)
Conclusion
796(1)
References
796
Vivian de Buffrénil received a double university degree: history, through a masters degree, specialized in the history of sciences (Paris 1972), and biology, through a PhD (Paris, 1980) as well as a thèe déat (Paris 1990). His professional career began in 1982 as a maîre de conferences at the Musém National dHistoire Naturelle, Paris, where he remained until 1986. Since the beginning, Buffréils research activity has been related to comparative bone histology and paleohistology in extant and extinct mammals, reptiles and amphibians. About one hundred scientific articles were published on this subject. In parallel, Buffrénil took an active part in international programs led by CITES and FAO (two UN institutions) on the conservation of exploited reptiles, especially African monitor lizards and crocodiles and produced many expert reports.



Louise Zylberberg received her university degrees at Le Centre national de la recherche scientifique with a double curriculum in biology and biochemistry. She defended her doctoral thesis in histology there in 1968. Her career began as a researcher at the CNRS (1961) and she continued as directrice de recherche (1977) until her retirement (2001). She is still active as emeritus directrice de recherche. Her research has focused on comparisons of the results obtained with conventional histology and more specialized ultrastructural techniques. Since joining the Formations squelettiques team in 1980, she has applied these techniques to the study of mineralized tissues of the skeleton of extant and extinct species including reptiles, amphibians and fishes. She is also familiar with immunological techniques and comparative histological and cytological analyses which have revealed the wide variety of skeletal tissues and possible relationships between these various tissues during development and during evolution. She has published about two hundred articles.



Kevin Padian is Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Curator at the Museum of Paleontology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author or co-author of dozens of peer reviewed scientific journal articles and editor/co-editor of nearly a dozen books.



Armand de Ricqlès got his university degrees in Paris with a double concenration in biology and earth sciences. He started his career at the Sciences Faculty of the University of Paris (1961-70) in comparative anatomy and histology, then at the University of Paris VII Denis Diderot (1970-95) where he defended his doctoral thesis in Paleohistology (1973) and got a full professorship in Evolutionary Biology (1983). There he developed a research team, "formations squeletiques," that became famous in developing the comparative histology of bone. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Chicago and at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1995 he was elected Professor at the prestigious Collège de France (Paris) as the Chair of "Historical Biology and Evolutionism" until 2010. During his career his interests in research and teaching, as well as popularization of science, have covered the fields of zoology, ecology, vertebrate paleontology, comparative anatomy and histology, phylogenetic systematics and, especially, the paleohistology of tetrapod vertebrates, a research field that he has largely expanded and introduced in several countries. Still currently active in this field, he has published several hundred papers in scientific research and popularization.