An Introduction to the Invertebrates

Moore Janet

ISBN 10: 0521674069 / ISBN 13: 9780521674065

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2006

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pp. 340 50:B&W 7.44 x 9.69 in or 246 x 189 mm (Crown 4vo) Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Invertebrates
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521674069
• ISBN 13: 9780521674065
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

So much has to be crammed into today's biology courses that basic information on animal groups and their evolutionary origins is often left out. This is particularly true for the invertebrates. The second edition of Janet Moore's An Introduction to the Invertebrates fills this gap by providing a short updated guide to the invertebrate phyla, looking at their diverse forms, functions and evolutionary relationships. This book first introduces evolution and modern methods of tracing it, then considers the distinctive body plan of each invertebrate phylum showing what has evolved, how the animals live, and how they develop. Boxes introduce physiological mechanisms and development. The final chapter explains uses of molecular evidence and presents an up-to-date view of evolutionary history, giving a more certain definition of the relationships between invertebrates. This user-friendly and well-illustrated introduction will be invaluable for all those studying invertebrates.

About the Author

Janet Moore is former Director of Studies in Biological Sciences at New Hall, Cambridge where she is now an Emeritus Fellow. Her research career has focused on land and freshwater nemertines.