This new edition has been completely revised and updated. The molecular systematics sections have been rewritten and the book now has a strong evolutionary theme throughout, which reflects the importance of molecular techniques.
The first part of the book describes all the known phyla of invertebrates with living representatives, together with their component classes. Rather than outline all the anatomical features of different types of animals, the book distills those essential characteristics of each group with which the student should be familiar. Lists of diagnostic features permit comparison between the phyla; the diversity of body plans illustrated by line figures of different forms.
The second part concentrates on the unifying features of invertebrate functional anatomy, physiology and behavior, describing how the invertebrates display a range of solutions to the problems of living and reproduction. Throughout, form and function are presented from an evolutionary viewpoint, in the light of the selective pressures that have influenced and continue to mold invertebrates biology.
Nature of the first edition:
'Students will like this book. It deserves tosucceed.'
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This new edition has been completely revised and updated. The molecular systematics sections have been rewritten and the book now has a strong evolutionary theme throughout, which reflects the importance of molecular techniques.
The first part of the book describes all the known phyla of invertebrates with living representatives, together with their component classes. Rather than outline all the anatomical features of different types of animals, the book distills those essential characteristics of each group with which the student should be familiar. Lists of diagnostic features permit comparison between the phyla; the diversity of body plans illustrated by line figures of different forms.
The second part concentrates on the unifying features of invertebrate functional anatomy, physiology and behavior, describing how the invertebrates display a range of solutions to the problems of living and reproduction. Throughout, form and function are presented from an evolutionary viewpoint, in the light of the selective pressures that have influenced and continue to mold invertebrates biology.
Nature of the first edition:
'Students will like this book. It deserves tosucceed.'
Imprint | Blackwell Science |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2001 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | October 2001 |
Authors | R.S.K. Barnes |
Dimensions | 278 x 212 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 497 |
Edition | 3rd Edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-632-04761-1 |
Barcode | 9780632047611 |
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LSN | 0-632-04761-5 |