Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 2

By Juliet Mary Ponder, Winston Frank Ponder, David R Lindberg, et al.

Book Overview

This volume provides individual treatments of the major molluscan taxa. Each chapter provides an overview of the evolution, phylogeny and classification of a group of molluscs, as well as more specific and detailed coverage of their biology (reproduction, feeding and digestion, excretion, respiration etc.), their long fossil record and aspects of their natural history. The book is illustrated with hundreds of colour figures. In both volumes, concepts are summarised in colour-coded illustrations.

Key selling features:

Comprehensively reviews molluscan biology and evolutionary history

Includes a description the anatomy and physiology of anatomical systems

Up to date treatment with a comprehensive bibliography

Reviews the phylogenetic history of the major molluscan lineages

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032173548
• ISBN13: 9781032173542
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 892 Pages
• Weight: 5.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 8.3" x 10.9"