INTRODUCTION TO THE INVERTEBRATES, AN

'An Introduction to the Invertebrates' is a short guide to the invertebrate phyla that examines their diverse forms, functions, and evolutionary relationships. This text introduces evolution and the molecular methods of tracing it and discusses the distinctive body plan of each invertebrate phylum showing what has evolved, how the animals live, and how they develop. 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 includes boxes that introduce physiological mechanisms and development to provide an invaluable resource for all those studying invertebrates.