Rapp, Wilhelm Ludwig von

2 publications

Rapp, Wilhelm Ludwig von (detail)
1837Die Cetaceen zoologisch-anatomisch dargestellt.
Stuttgart & Tübingen, J. G. Cotta: vi + 182. 8 pls.
—Allen 920. Allen says "The historical introduction [3-20] traces briefly the history of the subject from the time of Aristotle to date, with copious references to the literature in foot-notes. Theil I [21-58] gives a carefully prepared synopsis of the species, with brief diagnoses, the principal synonymy, and references to the more important works relating to the species. Theil II [59-179] is devoted to a general account of the anatomy of the Sirenians and Cetaceans, largely from original investigation. The eight plates are based on material studied by the author."
Rapp, Wilhelm Ludwig von (detail)
1857Anatomische Untersuchungen über Manatus (Lamantin).
Württemb. Natw. Jahresh. (= Jahresh. Ver. Vaterland. Naturk. Württemb.) (Stuttgart) 13(1): 87-98. Pl. 3.
—Describes aspects of the anatomy of a "Manatus latirostris" from Surinam: tongue, tonsils, hyoid, larynx, trachea, lungs, heart, major vessels, esophagus, stomach, intestines, spleen, female reproductive organs, auditory ossicles, and eye.