A Synopsis of Animal Classification (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harris Hawthorne Wilder

9780364022634: A Synopsis of Animal Classification (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0364022639 ISBN 13: 9780364022634

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the ideas behind how scientists group animals, from single-celled ancestors to living giants.

This book presents a clear map of animal life, explaining the main divisions and how they fit together in a long, shared history. It puts every familiar creature into a larger framework, helping you see connections across the animal world.

The pages introduce the major types and sub-types that classify animals, starting with Protozoa and moving through Metazoa, Chelicerata, Crustacea, and beyond. It shows how different groups are defined by structure, development, and key features, and illustrates how scholars have debated the best way to organize this diversity. The text blends historical perspective with practical detail, making the complexity of classification accessible to readers new to the topic.

Clear overview of the major groups: Protozoa, Coelenterata, and Coelomata, plus Ambulacralia and Chordata.
Details on sub-types and representative examples like Porifera, Cnidaria, Annelida, and Arthropoda.
Discussion of evolving ideas in classification and how scholars group life forms.
A compact framework suitable for study or general natural history curiosity.

Ideal for readers beginning a study of natural history, or anyone seeking a straightforward guide to animal classification.

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