The Animal Kingdom: A Very Short Introduction Paperback / softback
by Peter (Linacre Professor of Zoology, The University of Oxford) Holland
Part of the Very Short Introductions series
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The animal world is immensely diverse, and our understanding of it has been greatly enhanced by analysis of DNA and the study of evolution and development ('evo-devo').
In this Very Short Introduction Peter Holland presents a modern tour of the animal kingdom.
Beginning with the definition of animals (not obvious in biological terms), he takes the reader through the high-level groupings of animals (phyla) and new views on their evolutionary relationships based on molecular data, together with an overview of the biology of each group of animals.
The phylogenetic view is central to zoology today and the volume will be of great value to all students of the life sciences, as well as providing a concise summary for the interested general reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 18 black and white line drawings
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:24/11/2011
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- ISBN:9780199593217
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 18 black and white line drawings
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:24/11/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199593217