Integrated Principles of Zoology
15th Edition
Published on 16. November 2010
Book
Hardback
928 pages
978-0-07-304050-9 (ISBN)
Description
Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, this best-selling text describes animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs set within an engaging narrative, Integrated Principles of Zoology is considered the standard by which other texts are measured. With its comprehensive coverage of biological and zoological principles, mechanisms of evolution, diversity, physiology, and ecology, organized into five parts for easy access, this text is suitable for one- or two-semester introductory courses.
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Edition
15th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
2195 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-304050-9 (9780073040509)
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Persons
Cleve Hickman is Professor Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. He received his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of British Columbia, did research in animal physiology for eight years, and taught zoology for over 30 years. He's made over 20 trips to the Galapagos Islands for research and as an instructor for student field trips
Susan Keen is Lecturer at the Section of Evolution and Ecology of University of California.
Allan Larson is an Associate Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley. His fields of specialization include Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Population Genetics and Systematics, and Amphibian Systematics. He's taught courses in general biology, evolution, and population biology.
David J. Eisenhour an Associate Professor of Biology at Morehead State University.
Susan Keen is Lecturer at the Section of Evolution and Ecology of University of California.
Allan Larson is an Associate Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley. His fields of specialization include Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Population Genetics and Systematics, and Amphibian Systematics. He's taught courses in general biology, evolution, and population biology.
David J. Eisenhour an Associate Professor of Biology at Morehead State University.
Content
Part 1 Introduction to Living Animals Chapter: 1 Life: Biological Principles and the Science of Zoology Chapter: 2 The Origin and Chemistry of Life Chapter: 3 Cells as Units of Life Chapter: 4 Cellular Metabolism Part 2 Continuity and Evolution of Animal Life Chapter: 5 Genetics: A Review Chapter: 6 Organic Evolution Chapter: 7 The Reproductive Process Chapter: 8 Principles of Development Part 3 Diversity of Animal Life Chapter: 9 Architectural Pattern of an Animal Chapter: 10 Classification and Phylogeny of Animals Chapter: 11 Unicellular Eukaryotes: Protozoan Groups Chapter: 12 Sponges and Placozoans Chapter: 13 Radiate Animals Chapter: 14 Flatworms, Mesozoans, and Ribbonworms Chapter: 15 Gnathiferans and Smaller Lophotrochozoans Chapter: 16 Molluscs Chapter: 17 Annelids and Allied Taxa Chapter: 18 Smaller Ecdysozoans Chapter: 19 Trilobites, Chelicerates, and Myriapods Chapter: 20 Crustaceans Chapter: 21 Hexapods Chapter: 22 Chaetognaths, Echinoderms, and Hemichordates Chapter: 23 Chordates Chapter: 24 Fishes Chapter: 25 Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians Chapter: 26 Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles Chapter: 27 Birds Chapter: 28 Mammals Part 4 Activity of Life Chapter: 29 Support, Protection, and Movement Chapter: 30 Homeostasis: Osmotic Regulation, Excretion, and Temperature Regulation Chapter: 31 Homeostasis: Internal Fluids and Respiration Chapter: 32 Digestion and Nutrition Chapter: 33 Nervous Coordination: Nervous System and Sense Organs Chapter: 34 Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System Chapter: 35 Immunity Chapter: 36 Animal Behavior Part 5 Animals and Their Environments Chapter: 37 Animal Distributions Chapter: 38 Animal Ecology Glossary Credits Index