Some Effects of Pressure Upon the Embryological Development of The Domestic Fowl (Gallus Domesticus)
Date of Award
1933
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Zoology
Department
Zoology
First Advisor
John Barlow
Abstract
In an investigation of the effect of pressure on the developing chick embryo, all environmental factors excepting varying degrees of compression were kept constant.
Eggs were sealed in a compression chamber fitted with a thermometer for temperature control.
A lethal pressure was determined somewhat above sixty pounds. Pressures near this point caused gross malformations including an anamniotic condition.
The general effect of pressure is acceleration of structure formation along with diminution of body size.
Recommended Citation
Amadon, Harry Fisher, "Some Effects of Pressure Upon the Embryological Development of The Domestic Fowl (Gallus Domesticus)" (1933). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 1143.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/1143
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