Description |
xxiii, 872 pages : illustrations (chiefly in color). color maps, portraits ; 28 cm |
Contents |
Introduction to living animals. Life : biological principles and the science of zoology -- Origin and chemistry of life -- Cells as units of life -- Cellular metabolism -- Continuity and evolution of animal life. Genetics : a review -- Organic evolution -- Reproductive process -- Principles of development -- Diversity of animal life. Architectural pattern of an animal -- Classification and phylogeny of animals -- Protozoan groups -- Mesozoa and parazoa -- Radiate animals -- Acoelomate bilateral animals -- Pseudocoelomate animals -- Molluscs -- Segmented worms -- Arthropods -- Aquatic mandibulates -- Terrestrial mandibulates -- Smaller protostome phyla -- Echinoderms and hemichordates -- Chordates -- Fishes -- Early tetrapods and modern amphibians -- Amniote origins and reptilian groups -- Birds -- Mammals -- Activity of life. Support, protection, and movement -- Homeostasis -- Internal fluids and respiration -- Digestion and nutrition -- Nervous coordination -- Chemical coordination -- Immunity -- Animal behavior -- Animals and their environment. Biosphere and animal distribution -- Animal ecology |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 2001 |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Zoology.
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Author |
Hickman, Cleveland P
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Hickman, Cleveland P.
Integrated principles of zoology
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LC no. |
2003006561 |
ISBN |
0071218564 paperback |
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0071214704 paperback International edition |
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0072439408 hardcover alkaline paper |
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