Product details
Brand New
Paperback
Publisher: MC GRAW HILL; 8th edition edition (2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1260084272
ISBN-13: 9781260084276
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.6 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
Identical Content with US Edition
Alternative US Edition For Reference Only
ISBN-10: 1259756882
ISBN-13: 9781259756887
Description
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. 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.