Integrated Principles of Zoology - Brossura

Hickman, Jr., Cleveland P; Keen, Susan L.; Larson, Allan; Eisenhour, David J

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ISBN 10: 0071287973 ISBN 13: 9780071287975

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2007

Riassunto

Emphasizing the principles of evolution and zoological science, this best-selling text describes the diversity of animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs and an engaging narrative, Integrated Principles of Zoology is considered the standard by which other texts are measured. With its traditional organization and comprehensive coverage, this text is suitable for one- or two-semester introductory courses in zoology.

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L'autore:

Cleve Hickman is Professor Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. He received his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of British Columbia, did research in animal physiology for eight years, and taught zoology for over 30 years. He's made over 20 trips to the Galapagos Islands for research and as an instructor for student field trips

Contenuti:

Part 1 Introduction to Living Animals
1 Life: Biological Principles and the Science of Zoology
2 The Origin and Chemistry of Life
3 Cells as Units of Life
4 Cellular Metabolism
Part 2 Continuity and Evolution of Animal Life
5 Genetics: A Review
6 Organic Evolution
7 The Reproductive Process
8 Principles of Development
Part 3 Diversity of Animal Life
9 Architectural Pattern of an Animal
10 Classification and Phylogeny of Animals
11 Protozoan Groups
12 Sponges and Placozoans
13 Radiate Animals
14 Flatworms, Mesozoans, and Ribbonworms
15 Gnathiferans and Smaller Lophotrochozoans
16 Molluscs
17 Annelids and Allied Taxa
18 Smaller Ecdysozoans
19 Trilobites, Chelicerates, and Myriapods
20 Crustaceans
21 Hexapods
22 Chaetognaths, Echinoderms, and Hemichordates
23 Chordates
24 Fishes
25 Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians
26 Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles
28 Mammals
Part 4 Activity of Life
29 Support, Protection, and Movement
30 Homeostasis
31 Internal Fluids and Respiration
32 Digestion and Nutrition
33 Nervous Coordination
34 Chemical Coordination
35 Immunity
36 Animal Behavior
Part 5 Animals and Their Environments
37 The Biosphere and Animal Distribution
38 Animal Ecology
Glossary
Credits
Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071287973
• ISBN 13: 9780071287975
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 910