Description
Book SynopsisThis text provides a concise introduction to the field of animal biology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, animal body plans and classification and systematics. After these introductory chapters, readers delve into the biology of all groups of animals. The basic features of each group are discussed, along with evolutionary relationships among group members.
Table of Contents1. Science of Zoology and Evolution of Animal Diversity2. Animal Ecology
3. Animal Architecture
4. Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Animals
5. Unicellular Eukaryotes
6. Sponges:
Phylum Porifera7. Cnidarians and Ctenophores
8. Xenacoelomorpha, Platyhelminthes,Gastrotricha, Gnathifera, including Chaetognatha, and Mesozoa,
9. Polyzoa and Trochozoa: Cycliophora, Entoprocta, Ectoprocta, Brachiopoda, Phoronida, and Nemertea,
10. Molluscs
11. Annelids
12. Smaller Ecdysozoans
13. Arthropods
14. Echinoderms and Hemichordates
15. Vertebrate Beginnings:
The Chordates16. Fishes
17. The Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians
18. Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles
19. Birds
20. Mammals
