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4. Preparation and Sectioning of Specimens

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Bone Histology of Fossil Tetrapods

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface ix
Authors and Contributors xi
1. Why Study the Bone Microstructure of Fossil Tetrapods? 1
2. The Biology of Bone 13
3. Selection of Specimens 35
4. Preparation and Sectioning of Specimens 55
5. Image Standardization in Paleohistology 161
6. Database Standardization 177
7. Skeletochronology 195
8. Analysis of Growth Rates 217
9. Evolution of Growth Rates and Their Implications 253
10. Research Applications and Integration 265
LITERATURE CITED 280

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface ix
Authors and Contributors xi
1. Why Study the Bone Microstructure of Fossil Tetrapods? 1
2. The Biology of Bone 13
3. Selection of Specimens 35
4. Preparation and Sectioning of Specimens 55
5. Image Standardization in Paleohistology 161
6. Database Standardization 177
7. Skeletochronology 195
8. Analysis of Growth Rates 217
9. Evolution of Growth Rates and Their Implications 253
10. Research Applications and Integration 265
LITERATURE CITED 280

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