An Introduction to the Invertebrates (Studies in Biology) [Paperback]

Janet Moore (Author), Raith Overhill (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521779146 | ISBN-13: 978-0521779142 | Publication Date: March 26, 2001 | Edition: 1

An Introduction to the Invertebrates is a short guide to the invertebrate phyla, looking at their diverse forms, functions, and evolutionary relationships. This book introduces evolution and the molecular methods of tracing it. The volume then discusses the distinctive body plan of each invertebrate phylum showing what has evolved, how the animals live, and how they develop. Boxes introduce physiological mechanisms and development. Finally the author combines fossil and molecular evidence to present an up-to-date view of evolutionary history, showing a better definition of the relationships among invertebrates. This user-friendly and well-illustrated introduction will be invaluable for all those studying invertebrates.

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"A very accessible book that will serve as an excellent overview of the invertebrate animals." Wildlife Activist

"...Moore does achieve the goal of providing a user-friendly introduction to animals without backbones." EcoScience

Book Description

A short, user-friendly guide to these often neglected animal groups, Introduction to the Invertebrates discusses the evolution, form and habits of all the major invertebrate groups. Clear and concise text and numerous line drawings spread throughout, aid understanding of form and function, whilst text-boxes highlight more technical additional information. This guide also shows how molecular techniques, combined with older methods can elucidate the evolutionary relationships between the different invertebrate groups. It will form an excellent introduction to the basics of invertebrate evolution and biology for all undergraduate biology students.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (March 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521779146
• ISBN-13: 978-0521779142
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,663,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars is what it says it is, November 16, 2001

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This review is from: An Introduction to the Invertebrates (Studies in Biology) (Paperback)

Moore's introduction is brief, but informative. Structured in the standard format for a zoology textbook, she covers the basics quickly and well, and then raises interesting questions that pertain to whatever phylum is in question.
Having already done coursework in invertebrates, I found this a good refresher and still full of things I did not know (or had completely forgotten).