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ISE Animal Diversity

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1260575853 · 9781260575859
This text provides a concise introduction to the field of animal biology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, animal body plans and classification and systematics. After these introductory chapters, readers delve into the biolo… Read More
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1. Science of Zoology and Evolution of Animal Diversity2. Animal Ecology
3. Animal Architecture
4. Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Animals
5. Unicellular Eukaryotes
6. Sponges: Phylum Porifera
7. Cnidarians and Ctenophores
8. Xenacoelomorpha, Platyhelminthes,Gastrotricha, Gnathifera, including Chaetognatha, and Mesozoa,
9. Polyzoa and Trochozoa: Cycliophora, Entoprocta, Ectoprocta, Brachiopoda, Phoronida, and Nemertea,
10. Molluscs
11. Annelids 
12. Smaller Ecdysozoans
13. Arthropods
14.  Echinoderms and Hemichordates
15. Vertebrate Beginnings: The Chordates
16. Fishes
17. The Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians
18. Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles
19. Birds
20. Mammals


This text provides a concise introduction to the field of animal biology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, animal body plans and classification and systematics. After these introductory chapters, readers delve into the biology of all groups of animals. The basic features of each group are discussed, along with evolutionary relationships among group members.
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Vocabulary Development: The glossary provides a definition and often a pronunciationand derivation for many of the key terms that appear in boldfacein the chapters. Derivations of generic names of animalsare given where they first appear in the text. In addition, derivationsof many technical and zoological terms are provided,allowing students to recognize the more common roots thatrecur in many technical terms.
Key Theme Boxes: Key Theme boxes, which appear throughout the book, augmentthe text material and offer interesting sidelights withoutinterrupting the narrative.
Chapter Prologues: A distinctive feature of this text is an opening essay at thebeginning of each chapter. Each essay presents a theme ortopic relating to the subject of the chapter to stimulate interest.Some present biological—particularly evolutionary—principles;others illuminate distinguishing characteristics of the animalgroup treated in the chapter.
Art Program: The appearance and usefulness of this text are much enhanced by numerous full-color paintings by William C. Ober and Claire W. Garrison. Bill’s artistic skills, knowledge of biology, and experience gained from an earlier career as a practicing physician have enriched the authors’ zoology texts through many editions. Claire practiced pediatric and obstetric nursing before turning to scientific illustration as a full-time career.
Learning Objectives: Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that identifythe major organizing principles of each section of the chapter.Chapter summaries are likewise arranged to correspondto each section of the chapter. Students enhance their understandingby using these guiding principles as they read a chapter’sdetailed material.
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