Download or read book Arthropod Biology and Evolution written by Alessandro Minelli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than two thirds of all living organisms described to date belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But their diversity, as measured in terms of species number, is also accompanied by an amazing disparity in terms of body form, developmental processes, and adaptations to every inhabitable place on Earth, from the deepest marine abysses to the earth surface and the air. The Arthropoda also include one of the most fashionable and extensively studied of all model organisms, the fruit-fly, whose name is not only linked forever to Mendelian and population genetics, but has more recently come back to centre stage as one of the most important and more extensively investigated models in developmental genetics. This approach has completely changed our appreciation of some of the most characteristic traits of arthropods as are the origin and evolution of segments, their regional and individual specialization, and the origin and evolution of the appendages. At approximately the same time as developmental genetics was eventually turning into the major agent in the birth of evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo), molecular phylogenetics was challenging the traditional views on arthropod phylogeny, including the relationships among the four major groups: insects, crustaceans, myriapods, and chelicerates. In the meantime, palaeontology was revealing an amazing number of extinct forms that on the one side have contributed to a radical revisitation of arthropod phylogeny, but on the other have provided evidence of a previously unexpected disparity of arthropod and arthropod-like forms that often challenge a clear-cut delimitation of the phylum.
Download or read book Biology of Arthropoda written by D.R. Khanna and published by Discovery Publishing House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: Feeding and Digestion, Exchange of Gases, Circulation in Arthropods, Blood Vascular System in Crustaceans, Osmoregulation, Haemocoel in Arthropods, Receptors, Larval Forms in Crustacea, Role of Hormones in Metamorphosis, Ecdysis, Diapause, Segmentation in Arthropods.
Download or read book What is an Arthropod written by Kathryn Smithyman and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthropods outnumber all other animal species combined! Kids will be fascinated by the variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and behaviors found among these invertebrates. Detailed diagrams and photographs help explain the similarities and differences between insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans, the exoskeleton, molting and metamorphosis, and the arthropod's role in food chains and webs.
Download or read book ARTHROPODA written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the captivating world of arthropods with 'Arthropoda: MCQs for Insect Enthusiasts.' This comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions is tailored for enthusiasts and aspiring entomologists, offering an engaging journey through the diverse and fascinating phylum of Arthropoda. From understanding insect anatomy and behavior to exploring the ecological roles of arthropods, embark on a thrilling exploration of these remarkable creatures. Whether you're a student delving into zoology or a curious explorer fascinated by the wonders of the insect world, these quizzes provide a stimulating and educational experience. Immerse yourself in the diversity of arthropods and deepen your understanding of their importance in ecosystems and human society with this essential resource.
Download or read book Arthropoda Part B written by Marcel Florkin and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical Zoology, Volume VI, Arthropoda Part B, provides zoologists and chemists with an overview of the state of knowledge in chemistry and zoology and an introduction to the existing literature. The treatise is arranged by phyla, an arrangement which seemed most suitable for presenting chemical information of zoological significance and for bringing to the attention of chemists those aspects of biochemical diversity of greatest potential interest. Each section, dealing with a major phylum, is introduced by a discussion of the biology and systematics of the group. This is followed by chapters dealing with various aspects of the biochemistry of the group. This volume contains 11 chapters that discuss the integument, hemolymph, blood respiratory pigments, hemolymph coagulation excretion, pigments, chemistry, toxicology, and pharmacology of Arthropoda. The respiration, energy metabolism, and chemical ecology of Crustacea as well as the oxidative metabolism of Insecta are also covered.
Download or read book The Biology of the Arthropoda written by Kenneth Upex Clarke and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 1973 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships written by Stefan Koenemann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-04-27 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compared to other arthropods, crustaceans are characterized by an unparalleled disparity of body plans. Traditionally, the specialization of arthropod segments and appendages into distinct body regions has served as a convenient basis for higher classification; however, many relationships within the phylum Arthropoda still remain controversial.
Download or read book Arthropod Collection and Identification written by Timothy J. Gibb and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CATCHING, PRESERVING, LABELLING SPECIMENS.
Download or read book Chemical Zoology V5 written by Marcel Florkin and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical Zoology Volume V Arthropoda Part A presents chemical information on zoological importance of Arthropoda. It is composed of 12 chapters that cover anatomy, feeding, and digestion; carbohydrate, nitrogen, and lipid metabolism; osmoregulation; and growth and development. After briefly dealing with general characteristics, evolution and classification of Arthropoda, the book discusses arthropod nutrition and the nutrients needed for their growth and development. It describes the unique features of the digestive system, as well as secretion, resorption, and production of digestive juices of arthropods and crustaceans. Other chapters deal with the aspects and dynamics of arthropods' carbohydrate, lipid, and nitrogen metabolism. The book also describes the mechanism of osmotic regulation in aquatic arthropods and the role of amino acids in this function in insect hemolyph. The concluding chapters discuss some of the metabolic changes as related to tissue growth and an increase in body size in arthropods. This book is an invaluable resource for zoologists and biochemists.
Download or read book Principles of Insect Morphology written by R. E. Snodgrass and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic text, first published in 1935, is once again available. Still the standard reference in the English language, Principles of Insect Morphology is considered the author's masterpiece. A talented artist as well as one of the leading entomologists of his day, Robert E. Snodgrass produced a wealth of publications that display an accuracy and precision still unsurpassed. The 19 chapters in this volume cover each group of insect organs and their associated structures, at the same time providing a coherent morphological view of their fundamental nature and apparent evolution. To accomplish this aim, Snodgrass compares insect organs with those of other arthropods. Each chapter concludes with a glossary of terms. The 319 multipart illustrations are an invaluable source of information and have never been duplicated. This edition includes a new foreword by George Eickwort, Professor of Entomology at Cornell University, which relates the book to today's courses in insect morphology. Republication of this textbook will provide another generation of students with an essential foundation for their studies in entomology.
Download or read book Invertebrate Histology written by Elise E. B. LaDouceur and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive reference to invertebrate histology Invertebrate Histology is a groundbreaking text that offers a comprehensive review of histology in invertebrates. Designed for use by anyone studying, diagnosing, or researching invertebrates, the book covers all major taxonomic groups with details of the histologic features, with color photographs and drawings that clearly demonstrate gross anatomy and histology. The authors, who are each experts in the histology of their respective taxa, bring together the most recent information on the topic into a single, complete volume. An accessible resource, each chapter focuses on a single taxonomic group with salient gross and histologic features that are clearly described in the text and augmented with color photographs and greyscale line drawings. The histologic images are from mostly hematoxylin and eosin stained microscopic slides showing various organ systems at high and low magnification. In addition, each chapter provides helpful tips for invertebrate dissection and information on how to process invertebrates for histology. This important book: Presents detailed information on histology of all major groups of invertebrates Offers a user-friendly text that is organized by taxonomic group for easy reference Features high-quality color photographs and drawings, with slides showing histology and gross photographs to demonstrate anatomy Provides details on invertebrate dissection and processing invertebrates for histology Written for veterinary pathologists, biologists, zoologists, students, and other scientists studying these species, Invertebrate Histology offers the most updated information on the topic written by over 20 experts in the field.
Download or read book Textbook of Arthropod Anatomy written by R. E. Snodgrass and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The facts of arthropod structure are presented in clear, easy-to-use fashion in this text by R. E. Snodgrass. Examples of each of the classes from trilobites to insects are given. Musculature and mechanism of legs, eyes, feeding apparatus, body, head, and organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction are described and illustrated. Over 640 drawings, most of them by the author, are arranged in 88 figures.
Download or read book Physician s Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance Fourth Edition written by Jerome Goddard and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-12-12 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even in the most industrialized nations, the health problems caused by common and exotic insects pose a serious threat, making quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment imperative. Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance is the ultimate resource for identifying arthropods - including varieties of insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and scorpions - and their harmful effects on human health.
Download or read book Arthur the Arthropod written by Bonnie Ogle and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling quite vulnerable when his shell comes off, the young centipede Arthur tries to overcome his feelings of inferiority by bragging. Along the way, he discovers he is part of a very large family that includes his neighbors, a mosquito, a dragonfly, and even a crawfish. He receives delightfully repetitive advice from his wise Mama, and ultimately realizes that he has everything he needs!
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Arthropoda written by Arvind N. Shukla and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 1386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phylum Arthropoda (Gr. Arthros=Joint; Pods=Foot) Contains The Great Majority Of The Known Animals, About One Million Species, And Many Of Them Are Enormously Abundant As Individuals. It Includes Such Common And Well-Known Forms As The Crabs, Shrimps, Insects, Spiders, Scorpions, Ticks, Centipedes, As Well As A Host Of Other Less Familiar Forms. The Crustacea, Arachnida And Insecta Are Kept Under An Independent Group, The Arthropoda.Arthropoda Are Triploblastic, Bilaterally Symmetrical, Metamerically Segmented Animals. Body Segments Usually Bear Paired Lateral And Jointed Appendages. Digestive System Complete; Mouthparts Adapted For Various Modes Of Feeding. Circulatory System Opens With A Dorsal Heart, Arteries And Blood Sinuses. Respiration By General Body Surface, Gills, Tracheae Or Book-Lungs. Excretory Organs Are Green Glands Or Malpighian Tubules. Nervous System With A Dorsal Nerve Ring And A Double Ventral Nerve Cord. Sexes Are General Separate And Sexual Dimorphism Is Often Exhibited By Several Forms. Fertilization Is Internal. Development Is Usually Indirect Through Larval Stages.This Work In Three Volumes Contains Encyclopaedic Information On The Phylum Arthropoda. The Entire Information Is Presented Scientifically. Profusely Illustrated The Authoritative Information Gathered Herein Will Prove Of Utmost Use To Students, Teachers And Researchers In The Field Concerned.
Download or read book Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships written by Stefan Koenemann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compared to other arthropods, crustaceans are characterized by an unparalleled disparity of body plans. Traditionally, the specialization of arthropod segments and appendages into distinct body regions has served as a convenient basis for higher classification; however, many relationships within the phylum Arthropoda still remain controversial. Can Crustacea even be considered a monophyletic group? If so, then which are their closest relatives within the Arthropoda? The answers to questions such as these will play a key role in understanding patterns and processes in arthropod evolution, including the disappearance of certain body plans from the fossil record, as well as incidences of transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships, written by a team of internationally recognized experts, presents a wide variety of viewpoints, while offering an up-to-date summary of recent progress across several disciplines. With rich detail and vibrancy, it addresses the evolution and phylogenetic relationships of the Arthropoda based upon molecular, developmental, morphological, and paleontological evidence. Volume 16 is the first in the series to not be exclusively dedicated to discussions specific to crustaceans. While it is still crustaceo-centric, the focus of this volume has been extended to include other groups of arthropods along with the Crustacea. This wider focus offers challenging opportunities to evaluate higher-level relationships within the Arthropoda from a carcinologic perspective. This volume is dedicated to the career of Frederick R. Schram, the founding editor of CrustaceanIssues in 1983, in recognition of his many stimulating and wide-ranging contributions to the evolutionary biology of arthropods in general, and of crustaceans in particular.
Download or read book The Arthropoda written by Sidnie Milana Manton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1977 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
