Invertebrates 3e

3rd Revised Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-632-04761-1
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 1239 g

The majority of undergraduate texts in invertebrate zoology (of which there are many) fall into one of two categories. They either offer a systematic treatment of groups of animals phylum by phylum, or adopt a functional approach to the various anatomical and physiological systems of the better known species. The Invertebrates is the first and only textbook to integrate both approaches and thus meet the modern teaching needs of the subject.

- This is the only invertebrate textbook to integrate systematics and functional approaches.

- The molecular systematics sections have been completely updated for the new edition.

- Strong evolutionary theme which reflects the importance of molecular techniques throughout.

- Distills the essential characteristics of each invertebrate group and lists diagnostic features to allow comparisons between phyla. New phyla have been added for the new edition.

- Stresses comparisons in physiology, reproduction and development.

- Improved layout and illustration quality.

- Second edition has sold 14000 copies.

Nature of the first edition:

'Students will like this book. It deserves to succeed.'

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barnes, R S K

Calow, Peter P

Olive, P J W

Golding, D W

Spicer, J I

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.

Part I: Evolutionary Introduction.

1. Introduction: Basic Approach and Principles.

2. The Evolutionary History and Phylogeny of the Invertebrates.

Part II: The Invertebrate Phyla.

3. Parallel Approaches to Animal Multicellularity.

4. The Worms.

5. The Molluscs.

6. The Lophophorates.

7. The Deuterostomes.

8. Invertebrates with Legs: The Arthropods and Similar Groups.

Part III: Invertebrate Functional Biology.

9. Feeding.

10. Mechanics and Movement (Locomotion).

11. Respiration.

12. Excretion Ionic and Osmotic Regulation and Buoyancy.

13. Defence.

14. Reproduction and Life Cycles.

15. Development.

16. Control Systems.

17. Basic Principles Revisited.

Glossary.

Illustration Sources.

Index.

Über Autor(innen)

R. S. K. Barnes is the author of The Invertebrates: A Synthesis, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. Peter P. Calow is the author of The Invertebrates: A Synthesis, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.