Invertebrate zoology: a functional evolutionary approach

Ruppert/Barnes' best-selling introduction to the biology of invertebrates is highly regarded for its accuracy and strong research base. This thorough revision provides a survey by animal group, emphasizing evolutionary origins, adaptive morphology and physiology, while covering anatomical ground plans and basic developmental patterns. New co-author Richard Fox brings to the revision his expertise as an ecologist, offering a good balance to Ruppert's background as a functional morphologist. Lavish illustrations and extensive citations make the book extremely valuable as a teaching tool and reference source. Features Clearly identified and illustrated functional concepts unify invertebrate diversity. Information and concepts from emerging fields such as evolutionary developmental biology are integrated into the text. This ties the traditional field of invertebrate zoology to contemporary disciplines in biology. Web page references and text citations link the textbook to dynamic and informative Web sites for further exploration.

• ISBN: 9780030259821
• Editorial: Thomson-Brooks/Cole
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 1008
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2004
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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