Book by Barnes, R. S. K., Calow, Peter, Olive, P. J. W., Golding, D. W.

The Invertebrates: A New Synthesis

Science & Math

Barnes, R. S. K.

Olive, P. J. W.

Golding, D. W.

Calow, Peter

Biological Sciences

Blackwell Science Inc.

Book by Barnes, R. S. K., Calow, Peter, Olive, P. J. W.

This text integrates the treatment of groups of animals phylum by phylum with a functional approach to the various invertebrate anatomical and physiological systems of the better known species. It integrates a discussion of the evolutionary history of invertebrates with an illustrated description of all known invertebrate phyla. It distills the essential characteristics of each group with which the student should be familiar and lists diagnostic features to allow comparison between phyla. Form and function are presented from an evolutionary viewpoint in the light of selection pressures and advantages which are associated with different body plans, life-history and behaviour. This edition contains a new chapter on protozoa, expanded details on parasitism, the economic exploitation of invertebrates and size, shape and scaling. It also includes many new illustrations and the format of the book has been changed to offer students a more clear and accessible page layout.

The majority of undergraduate texts in invertebrate zoology 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 invertebrate anatomical and physiological systems of the better known species. The Invertebrates: a New Synthesis  is the first and only textbook to integrate both approaches and thus meet the modern teaching needs of the subject

Calow, Peter P.

Wiley/Blackwell

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. <ul> <li>This is the only invertebrate textbook to integrate systematics and functional approaches. 
</li> <li>The molecular systematics sections have been completely updated for the new edition. 
</li> <li>Strong evolutionary theme which reflects the importance of molecular techniques throughout. 
</li> <li>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. 
</li> <li>Stresses comparisons in physiology, reproduction and development. 
</li> <li>Improved layout and illustration quality. 
</li> <li>Second edition has sold 14000 copies.</li> </ul>
 Nature of the first edition: 'Students will like this book. It deserves to succeed.'

The Invertebrates: A Synthesis

Spicer, J. I.

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The Invertebrates: A New Synthesis

The Invertebrates: A New Synthesis

The Invertebrates: A New Synthesis

The Invertebrates: A New Synthesis

The Invertebrates: A Synthesis