Brachiopods
Brachiopods

Author: Howard Brunton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-11-29

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780748409211

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The growth history of a brachiopod is entombed in its shell, but research on fossil and living brachiopods has generated unanswered questions about these marine invertebrates. Several contributors to Brachiopods Past and Present comment on their differing structures and morphological detail. They use these as examples of ontogenetic and evolutionary change, as indicators of taxonomic relationships, or to discuss micro-structural shell morphology. Population studies of various species and recent progress in molecular phylogeny are presented. This single compilation is a must for postgraduate students and researchers in evolution, zoology, geology, palaeontology and related fields.

Lessons in Immunity
Lessons in Immunity

Author: Loriano Ballarin

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0128032537

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Lessons in Immunity: From Single-cell Organisms to Mammals stems from the activity of the Italian Association of Developmental and Comparative Immunobiology (IADCI), represented by the editors. This book is presented as a series of short overviews that report on the current state of various relevant fields of immunobiology from an evolutionary perspective. The overviews are written by authors directly involved in the research, and most are members of the IADCI or have otherwise been involved in the related research for their respective overview. This publication offers scientists and teachers an easy and updated reference tool. - Provides simple and updated reviews on the immunobiology of a wide spectrum of organisms, considered in an evolutionary context - Focuses on both cells and humoral components of a variety of non-classical model organisms - Offers in a single volume many contributions which can help with understanding the evolution of immune responses and the main adaptations in animal phyla - Presents a valuable holistic cross-sectional approach for teaching immunology and its applications

The Evolution of Organ Systems
The Evolution of Organ Systems

Author: Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2007-08-30

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 0198566689

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Although there are several books on the phylogenetic relationships of animals, this is the first to focus on the consequences of such relationships for the evolution of organs themselves. It provides a summary of evolutionary hypotheses for each of the major organ systems, describing alternative theories in those cases of continuing controversy.

The Evolution Of The Brachiopoda
The Evolution Of The Brachiopoda

Author: Agnes Crane

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020443893

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The brachiopods are a group of marine invertebrates that have been around for over half a billion years. Despite their longevity, they are relatively unknown to the general public. In this book, Agnes Crane provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the brachiopods, from their origins in the Cambrian period to their present-day diversity. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the natural history of our planet. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.