Misten (14 results)

Condition: New. pp. [viii] + 95 Figures.

Condition: New. pp. [viii] + 95 1st Edition.

Condition: New. pp. 99 + 8 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 99 + 8 1st Edition.

Condition: New. pp. [viii] + 95.

Condition: New. pp. 99 + 8.

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents 1. Lower invertebrates. 2. Higher invertebrates. The text entitled Invertebrates serves as both a college course text and a reference on invertebrate biology. It is organized around the themes of Bauplans (body plans) and evolution (phylogenetics). Detailed classifications phylogenetic trees and references for all phyla are provided. The text is accompanied by detailed drawings. Moreover this edition discusses recent work in molecular systematics. 96 pp. …

Condition: New. pp. x + 92.

Condition: New. pp. 8 + 80 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. x + 92.

Condition: New. pp. 8 + 80 1st Edition.

Condition: New. pp. x + 92.

Condition: New. pp. 8 + 80.

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents 1. Definitions. 2. Classical theories of evolution. 3. Applications of classical theory. 4. Evolutionary factors. 5. Speciation. 6. Evidence for evolution. 7. The Paleozoic era. 8. The Mesozoic era. 9. Biogeography realms. 10. Ontogeny. 11. Fossils. 12. Distinguishing features. 13. The rise of early man. 14. Modern Man. 15. Overview. The book is impressively broad in scope well organized and clearly written. Key issues are flagged up with questions alongside the text to serve as prompts. Alternative interpretations are accurately summarized with a balanced commentary and sufficient facts to indicate each argument's basics without overloading detail. Each chapter ends with a Beyond the Facts box summarizing a current issue and its underlying concepts to stimulate further thought. There are reasonable illustrations of important fossil specimens and excellent diagrams that greatly clarify issues of theory and interpretation. 92 pp. …