The Chordates Diversity in Structure

Basic characteristics that relate all chordates, from tiny tunicates to world-ruling primates, are explained. Also describes the diversity and adaptations of vertebrates, the most advanced chordates, with special reference to the relationship between structure and potential for survival

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Credits

production company

Coronet Instructional Films

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1969

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

320332

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Biology

Animals & Wildlife → Vertebrates - Anatomy

Animals & Wildlife → Zoology

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physiology

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Vertebrates - Anatomy

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1969

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