Integrated Principles of Zoology - Hickman, Jr., Cleveland P / Keen, Susan L. / Larson, Allan / Eisenhour, David J
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Emphasizing the principles of evolution and zoological science, this best-selling text describes the diversity of animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs and an engaging narrative, Integrated Principles of Zoology is considered the standard by which other texts are measured. With its traditional organization and comprehensive coverage, this text is suitable for one- or two-semester introductory courses in zoology.
Table of contents:
Part 1 Introduction to Living Animals
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Emphasizing the principles of evolution and zoological science, this best-selling text describes the diversity of animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high quality illustrations and photographs and an engaging narrative, Integrated Principles of Zoology is considered the standard by which other texts are measured. With its traditional organization and comprehensive coverage, this text is suitable for one- or two-semester introductory courses in zoology.

Table of contents:
Part 1 Introduction to Living Animals

1 Life: Biological Principles and the Science of Zoology

2 The Origin and Chemistry of Life

3 Cells as Units of Life

4 Cellular Metabolism

Part 2 Continuity and Evolution of Animal Life

5 Genetics: A Review

6 Organic Evolution

7 The Reproductive Process

8 Principles of Development

Part 3 Diversity of Animal Life

9 Architectural Pattern of an Animal

10 Classification and Phylogeny of Animals

11 Protozoan Groups

12 Sponges and Placozoans

13 Radiate Animals

14 Flatworms, Mesozoans, and Ribbonworms

15 Gnathiferans and Smaller Lophotrochozoans

16 Molluscs

17 Annelids and Allied Taxa

18 Smaller Ecdysozoans

19 Trilobites, Chelicerates, and Myriapods

20 Crustaceans

21 Hexapods

22 Chaetognaths, Echinoderms, and Hemichordates

23 Chordates

24 Fishes

25 Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians

26 Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles

28 Mammals

Part 4 Activity of Life

29 Support, Protection, and Movement

30 Homeostasis

31 Internal Fluids and Respiration

32 Digestion and Nutrition

33 Nervous Coordination

34 Chemical Coordination

35 Immunity

36 Animal Behavior

Part 5 Animals and Their Environments

37 The Biosphere and Animal Distribution

38 Animal Ecology

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Cleve Hickman is Professor Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. He received his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of British Columbia, did research in animal physiology for eight years, and taught zoology for over 30 years. He's made over 20 trips to the Galapagos Islands for research and as an instructor for student field trips
Allan Larson is an Associate Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley. His fields of specialization include Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Population Genetics and Systematics, and Amphibian Systematics. He's taught courses in general biology, evolution, and population biology.