The Origin of Vertebrates
1. Early vertebrate fossil record
A. Cambrian vertebrates
B. Conodont animals
C. Origin of bone
2. Early vertebrate evolution
A. Marine vs freshwater origin of vertebrates
B. Competing hypotheses
Readings:
Chapter 2, 44-52
Terms:
Conodont
Odontode
Calcium phosphate, bone, dentine, enamel
Glomerular kidney