Animal Diversity

Jr., Cleveland P Hickman, Larry S Roberts, Allan Larson9780072349030, 0072349034, 0071195491

The third edition of Animal Diversity presents a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on diversity, evolutionary relationships, functional adaptations, and environmental interactions. It is tailored for a one-semester or one-quarter course and is appropriate for both non-science and science majors.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Preface……Page 3
1. Science of Zoology and Evolution of Animal Diversity……Page 7
2. Animal Ecology……Page 39
3. Animal Architecture……Page 57
4. Classification and Phylogeny of Animals……Page 74
5. Protozoan Groups……Page 90
6. Sponges: Phylum Porifera……Page 111
7. Radiate Animals: Cnidarians and Ctenophores……Page 122
8. Acoelomate Bilateral Animals: Flatworms, Ribbon Worms, and Jaw Worms……Page 145
9. Pseudocoelomate Animals……Page 162
10. Molluscs……Page 177
11. Segmented Worms: Annelids……Page 203
12. Arthropods……Page 218
13. Lesser Protostomes……Page 259
14. Echinoderms and Hemichordates……Page 271
15. Vertebrate Beginnings: The Chordates……Page 291
16. Fishes……Page 308
17. The Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians……Page 331
18. Reptiles……Page 346
19. Birds……Page 364
20. Mammals……Page 388
General References……Page 412
Glossary……Page 413
Credits……Page 434
Index……Page 437
The Major Groups of Animals Through Time……Page 454
Biological Events……Page 456