Integrated principles of zoology /
Integrated principles of zoology /
Cleveland P. Hickman, Jr. ... [et al.] ; original artwork by William C. Ober and Claire W. Garrison.
- thirtenth edition
- xiv, 882 pages : color illustrations, maps (some color); 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to living animals: Life, biological principles and the science of zoology; Origin and chemistry of life; Cells as units of life; Cellular metabolism --
Continuity and evolution of animal life: Genetics, a review; Organic evolution; Reproductive process; Principles of development --
Diversity of animal life: Architectural pattern of an animal; Classification and phylogeny of animals; Protozoan groups; Mesozoa and parazoa; Radiate animals; Acoelomate bilateral animals; Pseudoelomate animals; Molluscs; Segmented worms; Arthropods; Aquatic mandibulates; Terrestrial mandibulates; Smaller protostome phyla; Echinoderms and hemichordates; Chordates; Fishes; Early tetrapods and modern amphibians; Amniote origins and reptilian groups; Birds; Mammals --
Activity of life: Support, protection, and movement; Homeostasis; Internal fluids and respiration; Digestion and nutrition; Nervous coordination; Chemical coordination; Immunity; Animal behavior --
Animals and their environment: Biosphere and animal distribution; Animal ecology --
Glossary.
0072830565 (alk. paper)
Zoology.
590 / H.C.I
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to living animals: Life, biological principles and the science of zoology; Origin and chemistry of life; Cells as units of life; Cellular metabolism --
Continuity and evolution of animal life: Genetics, a review; Organic evolution; Reproductive process; Principles of development --
Diversity of animal life: Architectural pattern of an animal; Classification and phylogeny of animals; Protozoan groups; Mesozoa and parazoa; Radiate animals; Acoelomate bilateral animals; Pseudoelomate animals; Molluscs; Segmented worms; Arthropods; Aquatic mandibulates; Terrestrial mandibulates; Smaller protostome phyla; Echinoderms and hemichordates; Chordates; Fishes; Early tetrapods and modern amphibians; Amniote origins and reptilian groups; Birds; Mammals --
Activity of life: Support, protection, and movement; Homeostasis; Internal fluids and respiration; Digestion and nutrition; Nervous coordination; Chemical coordination; Immunity; Animal behavior --
Animals and their environment: Biosphere and animal distribution; Animal ecology --
Glossary.
0072830565 (alk. paper)
Zoology.
590 / H.C.I