Evolution of the Vertebrate Limb, The

Synopsis

Illustrates the evolution of the vertebrate limb, from the earliest appearance of lateral fins in fishes to the variety of limbs in modern tetrapods. Evidence for each stage of development is considered. Comparisons of morphology, physiology and locomotion are made between significant groups of modern animals and their ancestral types.*

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. sd. col. 20 min.

Year of production

1965

Availability

out of distribution

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

anatomy; limbs; physiology - animal; vertebrate animals

Credits

Director

A J Midson

Production Company

Name

Educational Foundation for Visual Aids

Notes

2006 - titles now possibly in the Elsbury Images archive collection (0117 965 5952, e-mail: david@elsbury61.freeserve.co.uk)

Sponsor

Name

National Council for Audio Visual Aids in Education

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001