This text provides a concise introduction to the field of animal biology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, classification, systematics, and animal body plans. After these introductory chapters, readers delve into the biology of all groups of animals. The basic features of each group are discussed, along with evolutionary relationships among group members. Chapter highlights include newly discovered features of animals as they relate to ecology, conservation biology, and value to human society. Regular updates to the phylogenies within the book keep it current.
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Provides an introduction to the field of animal biology. This book includes general principles of evolution, ecology, classification, systematics, and animal body plans.
1. Science of Zoology and Evolution of Animal Diversity2. Animal Ecology3. Animal Architecture4. Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Animals5. Unicellular Eukaryotes6. Sponges: Phylum Porifera7. Cnidarians and Ctenophores8. Acoelomorpha, Platyzoa, and Mesozoa: Flatworms, Gastrotrichs, Gnathiferans, and Mesozoans9. Polyzoa and Kryptrochozoa: Cycliophora, Entoprocta, Ectoprocta, Brachiopoda, Phoronida, and Nemertea10. Molluscs11. Annelids and Allied Taxa12. Smaller Ecdysozoans13. Arthropods4. Chaetognaths, Echinoderms, and Hemichordates15. Vertebrate Beginnings: The Chordates16. Fishes17. The Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians18. Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles19. Birds20. Mammals
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781259756887
Publisert
2018-02-04
Utgave
8. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Education
Vekt
955 gr
Høyde
272 mm
Bredde
229 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
512