Invertebrate Zoology: A Functional Evolutionary Approach | 
| Authors: Edward E. Ruppert, Richard S. Fox, Robert D. Barnes
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
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Edition: 7
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Pages: 1008
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Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.1 x 1.6
ISBN: 0030259827
Dewey Decimal Number: 592
EAN: 9780030259821
ASIN: 0030259827
Publication Date: August 7, 2003
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This long-awaited revision to Ruppert/Barnes' best-selling introduction to the biology of invertebrates is highly regarded for its accuracy and strong research base. This thorough revision provides a survey by groups, emphasizing adaptive morphology and physiology, while covering anatomical ground plans and basic developmental patterns. New co-author Richard Fox brings to the revision his expertise as an ecologist, offering a good balance to Ruppert's background as a functional morphologist. Rich illustrations and extensive citations make the book extremely valuable as a teaching tool and reference source.
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An Outstanding Textbook and Reference December 29, 2006
This is the best invertebrate zoology textbook on the market, perhaps the best ever written. The authors are not content to merely present in fine detail the classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of invertebrates, they present alternative interpretations and controversial opinions where these topics are concerned. In that way, invertebrate zoology comes alive as an active, important, and relevant field of study for understanding the ecology and evolutionary relationships of these organisms in a global setting. I highly recommend this book for a course of study or as a reference for Earth Science instructors who wish to solidify and deepend their knowledge and understanding of invertebrates.
The best invert book on the planet January 30, 2004
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This text is the most comprehensive yet easy to read book on invertebrates out there. Using an evolutionary approach, it begins with the simplest organisms and ends with the most complex. Reproduction, organ systems, and lifestyle are discussed in detail giving the reader a functional view of a continuum of simple to complex nervous systems, digestive systems and locomotive and reproductive life styles. This book explains invertebrate zoology using techniques and concepts that can be used to study most biology topics in a systematic fashion. It is a must own for any undergraduate or post graduate!!!
The ""Bible" of Invertebrate Zoology July 12, 2001
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
A modern replacement of Libby Hyman's classic series, but, even so, is now beoming out of date because of the rapid advances in molecular biology. Dr. Barnes is deceased and I understand that Dr. Ruppert has no plans to update the book, a horrendous undertaking. Nevertheless, I know of no substitute for this fine text. Readers should also refer to Margulis & Schwartz "Five Kingdoms".
Sets the standard for Invertebrate Zoology texts May 3, 2000
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Ruppert and Barnes' text, now in its 6th edition sets the standard for invertebrate zoology texts. The authors provide adequate depth for undergraduate courses in invertebrate zoology, and good fodder for graduate students starting in the discipline as well. There are outstanding collections of line drawings in the text -- a method of illustration I prefer to photographs for most instructional purposes. There is good coverage of invertebrate animal groups, but, since it's published in 1994, there are a few places where the book is becoming dated. There is, for example, no information about the Cycliophora, the latest invertebrate phyla to be proposed. I hope that there will continue to be new editions of this text produced. I cut my teeth on the 3rd edition, and other editions have figured prominently as I have worked through my graduate and professional careers. Top-notch material. If you are considering which text to select for an invertebrate zoology course, I urge you to give this book a look.
"quite simply the best book on invertebrate zoology" May 9, 1999
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book covers all the major taxa of invertebrate fauna and is surprisingly comprehensive for such a diverse topic.
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