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Explore the anatomy and evolution of mollusks with clear, expert guidance. This work presents how the mantle, foot, siphons, and cephalic appendages shape the bodies of gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods, helping readers see how form and function fit across species.
This section traces how features like the foot and mantle transform through development, and how shell presence or loss relates to lifestyle and lineage. It links early shell-bearing ancestors to the diverse, modern forms, from Nautilus to octopuses, and explains the role of movement, feeding, and reproduction in shaping these traits.
- How mollusks build and modify their shells and mantles over development.
- How the foot evolves into different forms, including locomotor fins and suction capabilities.
- The origins and functions of cephalopod tentacles and funnel locomotion.
- Connections between anatomy and the life histories of major mollusk groups.
Ideal for readers of zoological and comparative anatomy who want a grounded, illustrated view of molluscan structure and evolution in one accessible volume.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to the field of comparative anatomy, which examines the structures of various animals to decipher evolutionary history and relationships. The author first lays the scientific groundwork of the field and provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental forms and compositions of different animal bodies. Phylogenetic trees graphically illustrate evolutionary paths of various organisms while comprehensive anatomical reviews delve into structural characteristics of numerous animal groups. The author provides the necessary context for understanding how the field of comparative anatomy emerged, its associated disciplines and methods, and its connection to zoology, physiology, morphology, and embryology. This book is an indispensable guide that connects anatomical facts with evolutionary inferences, making it an essential text for students, researchers, and practitioners of comparative anatomy, embryology, biology and zoology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330531594_0
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