Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology

by Hickman, Cleveland P.; Kats, Lee; Snider, Don M.

• ISBN13: 9780072830743
• ISBN10: 0072830743
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780072439441, 9780072970050
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-04
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Summary

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.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to the Living Animal

1 The Microscope

2 Cell Structure and Division

3 Gametogenesis and Embryology

4 Tissue Structure and Function

5 Introduction to Animal Classification

2 The Diversity of Animal Life

6 Protozoan Groups

7 The Sponges

8 The Radiate Animals

9 The Acoelomate Animals

10 The Pseudocoelomate Animals

11 The Molluscs

12 The Annelids

13 The Chelicerate Arthropods

14 The Crustacean Arthropods

15 The Uniramia Arthropods: Myriapods & Insects

16 The Echinoderms

17 Phylum Chordata: A Deuterostome Group

18 The Fishes - Lampreys, Sharks, and Bony Fishes

19 Class Amphibia

20 Class Reptilia

21 Class Aves

22 Class Mammalia

3 Activity of Life

23 Ecological Relationships of Animals

Appendix A Instructor's Resources for Implementing Exercises

Appendix B Sources of Living Material and Prepared Microslides