Long recognized as the most readable textbook on vertebrate biology, this comprehensive volume covers subjects ranging from the biology of the smallest shrew to the migration of the largest whales. Thoroughly updated with the latest research, this new edition discusses taxa and topics such as: systematics and evolution; zoogeography, ecology, morphology, and reproduction; early chordates; fish, amphibians, reptiles (inclusive of birds), and mammals; population dynamics; movement and migration; behavior; study methods; extinction processes; and, conservation and management. Complete with appendixes and glossary, "Vertebrate Biology" is the ideal text for courses in zoology, vertebrate biology, vertebrate natural history, and general biology. Donald W. Linzey carefully builds theme upon theme, concept upon concept, as he walks students through a plethora of topics on the vertebrate life form. Arranged logically to follow the typical course format, "Vertebrate Biology" leaves students with a full understanding of the unique structure, function, and living patterns of the subphylum that includes our own species.
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Provides a solid foundation for a wide range of students, teachers, and researchers. -- Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist This textbook is ideal for students. -- Evelyne Bremond-Hoslet Mammalia A readable, usable choice for students; easily translated to class presentation by instructors. Highly recommended Choice
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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242 s/w Abbildungen, 63 s/w Zeichnungen, 33 Karten, 27 Kurvendiagramme, 203 s/w Abbildungen
27 Graphs; 33 Maps; 63 Line drawings, black and white; 242 Illustrations, black and white; 203 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 279 mm
Breite: 216 mm
Dicke: 42 mm
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978-1-4214-0040-2 (9781421400402)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Donald W. Linzey is a professor of biology at Wytheville Community College and a research associate with the Bermuda Zoological Society. Among his numerous books are Mammals of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, A Natural History Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Mammals of Virginia, Snakes of Virginia, and Snakes of Alabama.
Preface
1. The Vertebrate Story: An Overview
2. Systematics and Vertebrate Evolution
3. Vertebrate Zoogeography
4. Early Chordates and Jawless Fishes
5. Gnathostome Fishes
6. Amphibians
7. Evolution of Reptiles
8. Morphology, Reproduction, and Development of Turtles, Tuataras, Lizards, Snakes, Crocodilians, and Birds
9. Mammals
10. Population Dynamics
11. Movements
12. Intraspecific Behavior and Ecology
13. Interspecific Interactions
14. Techniques for Ecological and Behavioral Studies
15. Extinction and Extirpation
16. Conservation and Management
Appendixes
Glossary
Bibliography
Credits
Index
