Structure and Function of Invertebrates - Couverture souple

J, Paramanandham; D, Maheswari; P, Ronald Ross

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 6208433541 ISBN 13 : 9786208433543

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Invertebrates, over 95% of animal species, exhibit diverse structural and functional adaptations for survival. This book explores their body organization, including various symmetry, as well as skeletal structures like hydrostatic skeletons in annelids, exoskeletons in arthropods, and endoskeletons in echinoderms. Locomotion varies from ciliary movement in protozoans to jet propulsion in cephalopods. Feeding strategies include filter feeding, predation, and parasitism, with digestive systems ranging from simple gastrovascular cavities to complete alimentary canals. Circulatory and respiratory adaptations, such as open and closed systems, gills, tracheal systems, and cutaneous respiration, reflect their ecological diversity. Nervous system complexity ranges from nerve nets in cnidarians to highly developed brains in cephalopods, supported by sensory organs like compound eyes and statocysts. Reproduction occurs through asexual and sexual methods, with many species undergoing metamorphosis. The book also examines invertebrates’ vital ecological roles in pollination, decomposition, and food chains, emphasizing their evolutionary success and environmental significance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 6208433541
• ISBN 13: 9786208433543
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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