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This text provides a concise introduction to the field of animalbiology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, animal bodyplans, and classification and systematics. After these introductory chapters,readers delve into the biology of all groups of animals. The basic features ofeach group are discussed, along with evolutionary relationships among groupmembers. Chapter highlights include newly discovered features of animals asthey relate to ecology, conservation biology, and value to human society.Regular updates to the phylogenies within the book keep it current.
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This text provides coverage of the basic biological principles of zoology.
Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, this best-selling text describes animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches . Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs set within an engaging narrative, this text is considered the gold standard. Includes one print student edition textbook.
Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology uses a comprehensive, phylogenetic approach in emphasizing basic biological principles, animal form and function, and evolutionary concepts. This introductory lab manual is ideal for a one- or two-semester course. The new edition expertly combines up-to-date coverage with the clear writing style and dissection guides that have distinguished this manual from edition to edition.
Overview Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity this best-selling text describes animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs set within an engaging narrative, includes 360-day access to Connect Integrated Principles of Zoology;is considered the standard by which other texts are measured. With its comprehensive coverage of biological and zoological principles mechanisms of evolution diversity physiology and ecology organized into five parts for easy access this text is suitable for one- or two-semester introductory courses.