The Invertebrates: A Synthesis - Softcover

Barnes, R. S. K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632047615 ISBN 13: 9780632047611

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2001

Synopsis

The majority of undergraduate texts in invertebrate zoology (of which there are many) fall into one of two categories. They either offer a systematic treatment of groups of animals phylum by phylum, or adopt a functional approach to the various anatomical and physiological systems of the better known species. The Invertebrates is the first and only textbook to integrate both approaches and thus meet the modern teaching needs of the subject.

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• This is the only invertebrate textbook to integrate systematics and functional approaches.
  
• The molecular systematics sections have been completely updated for the new edition.
  
• Strong evolutionary theme which reflects the importance of molecular techniques throughout.
  
• Distills the essential characteristics of each invertebrate group and lists diagnostic features to allow comparisons between phyla. New phyla have been added for the new edition.
  
• Stresses comparisons in physiology, reproduction and development.
  
• Improved layout and illustration quality.
  
• Second edition has sold 14000 copies.

Nature of the first edition:
'Students will like this book. It deserves to succeed.'

About this title

About the Author

R. S. K. Barnes is the author of The Invertebrates: A Synthesis, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. Peter P. Calow is the author of The Invertebrates: A Synthesis, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Most undergraduate texts in invertebrate zoology (of which there are many) fall into one of two categories. They either offer a systematic treatment of groups of animals phylum by phylum, or adopt a functional approach to the various anatomical and physiological systems of the better known species. The Invertebrates is the first and only textbook to integrate both approaches, describing the range and diversity of invertebrates and the way they work, thus meeting the modern teaching needs of the subject.

This new edition has been completely revised and updated. The molecular systematics sections have been rewritten and the book now has a strong evolutionary theme throughout, which reflects the importance of molecular techniques.

The first part of the book describes all the known phyla of invertebrates with living representatives, together with their component classes. Rather than outline all the anatomical features of different types of animals, the book distills those essential characteristics of each group with which the student should be familiar. Lists of diagnostic features permit comparison between the phyla; the diversity of body plans illustrated by line figures of different forms.

The second part concentrates on the unifying features of invertebrate functional anatomy, physiology and behavior, describing how the invertebrates display a range of solutions to the problems of living and reproduction. Throughout, form and function are presented from an evolutionary viewpoint, in the light of the selective pressures that have influenced and continue to mold invertebrates biology.

Nature of the first edition:
'Students will like this book. It deserves to succeed.'

This new edition has been completely revised and updated. The molecular systematics sections have been rewritten and the book now has a strong evolutionary theme throughout, which reflects the importance of molecular techniques.

The first part of the book describes all the known phyla of invertebrates with living representatives, together with their component classes. Rather than outline all the anatomical features of different types of animals, the book distills those essential characteristics of each group with which the student should be familiar. Lists of diagnostic features permit comparison between the phyla; the diversity of body plans illustrated by line figures of different forms.

The second part concentrates on the unifying features of invertebrate functional anatomy, physiology and behavior, describing how the invertebrates display a range of solutions to the problems of living and reproduction. Throughout, form and function are presented from an evolutionary viewpoint, in the light of the selective pressures that have influenced and continue to mold invertebrates biology.

Nature of the first edition:
'Students will like this book. It deserves to succeed.'

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0632047615
• ISBN 13: 9780632047611
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 512