Vertebrate Biology / Edition 2

by Donald W. Linzey

Overview

Long recognized as the most readable textbook on vertebrate biology, this comprehensive volume covers subjects ranging from the biology of the smallest shrew to the migration of the largest whales. Thoroughly updated with the latest research, this new edition discusses taxa and topics such as

• systematics and evolution
• zoogeography, ecology, morphology, and reproduction
• early chordates
• fish, amphibians, reptiles (inclusive of birds), and mammals
• population dynamics
• movement and migration
• behavior
• study methods
• extinction processes
• conservation and management

Complete with appendixes and glossary, Vertebrate Biology is the ideal text for courses in zoology, vertebrate biology, vertebrate natural history, and general biology. Donald W. Linzey carefully builds theme upon theme, concept upon concept, as he walks students through a plethora of topics on the vertebrate life form. Arranged logically to follow the typical course format, Vertebrate Biology leaves students with a full understanding of the unique structure, function, and living patterns of the subphylum that includes our own species.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781421400402
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date:	02/13/2012
Edition description:	second edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Donald W. Linzey is a professor of biology at Wytheville Community College and a research associate with the Bermuda Zoological Society. Among his numerous books are Mammals of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, A Natural History Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Mammals of Virginia, Snakes of Virginia, and Snakes of Alabama.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. The Vertebrate Story: An Overview
2. Systematics and Vertebrate Evolution
3. Vertebrate Zoogeography
4. Early Chordates and Jawless Fishes
5. Gnathostome Fishes
6. Amphibians
7. Evolution of Reptiles
8. Morphology, Reproduction, and Development of Turtles, Tuataras, Lizards, Snakes, Crocodilians, and Birds
9. Mammals
10. Population Dynamics
11. Movements
12. Intraspecific Behavior and Ecology
13. Interspecific Interactions
14. Techniques for Ecological and Behavioral Studies
15. Extinction and Extirpation
16. Conservation and Management
Appendixes
Glossary
Bibliography
Credits
Index

Editorial Reviews

"A readable, usable choice for students; easily translated to class presentation by instructors. Highly recommended"

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Provides a solid foundation for a wide range of students, teachers, and researchers.

— Robert E. Hoopes

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