Phylogeny and Evolution of the Mollusca - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Phylogeny and Evolution of the Mollusca write by Winston Ponder. This book was released on 2008-03-25. Phylogeny and Evolution of the Mollusca available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "Ponder and Lindberg provides a breathtaking overview of the evolutionary history of the Mollusca, effectively melding information from anatomy, ecology, genomics, and paleobiology to explore the depths of molluscan phylogeny. Its outstanding success is due to thoughtful planning, focused complementary contributions from 36 expert authors, and careful editing. This volume is a must for malacologists."—Bruce Runnegar, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles "Our understanding of the phylogeny and evolutionary history of the mollusca has been revolutionized over the past two decades through new molecular data and analysis, and reinvestigation of morphological characters. In this volume Ponder, Lindberg, and their colleagues do a wonderful job of integrating this work to provide new perspectives on the relationships of the major molluscan clades, their evolutionary dynamics, and their history. Particularly timely is the coverage of molluscan evo-devo and genomics."—Douglas H. Erwin, Curator of Paleozoic Invertebrates, National Museum of Natural History
Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 2
Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 2 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 2 write by Winston Frank Ponder. This book was released on 2020-02-14. Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 2 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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
Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 1
Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 1 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 1 write by Winston Frank Ponder. This book was released on 2019-11-18. Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 1 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry diseases, while many non-marine molluscs are threatened by human impacts which have resulted in more extinctions than all tetrapod vertebrates combined. This book and its companion volume provide the first comprehensive account of the Mollusca in decades. Illustrated with hundreds of colour figures, it reviews molluscan biology, genomics, anatomy, physiology, fossil history, phylogeny and classification. This volume includes general chapters drawn from extensive and diverse literature on the anatomy and physiology of their structure, movement, reproduction, feeding, digestion, excretion, respiration, nervous system and sense organs. Other chapters review the natural history (including ecology) of molluscs, their interactions with humans, and assess research on the group. Key features of both volumes: up to date treatment with an extensive bibliography; thoroughly examines the current understanding of molluscan anatomy, physiology and development; reviews fossil history and phylogenetics; overviews ecology and economic values; and summarises research activity and suggests future directions for investigation. Winston F Ponder was a Principal Research Scientist at The Australian Museum in Sydney where he is currently a Research Fellow. He has published extensively over the last 55 years on the systematics, evolution, biology and conservation of marine and freshwater molluscs, as well as supervised post graduate students and run university courses. David R. Lindberg is former Chair of the Department of Integrative Biology, Director of the Museum of Paleontology, and Chair of the Berkeley Natural History Museums, all at the University of California. He has conducted research on the evolutionary history of marine organisms and their habitats on the rocky shores of the Pacific Rim for more than 40 years. The numerous elegant and interpretive illustrations were produced by Juliet Ponder.
Origin and Evolutionary Radiation of the Mollusca
Origin and Evolutionary Radiation of the Mollusca - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Origin and Evolutionary Radiation of the Mollusca write by Malacological Society of London. Centenary Symposium. This book was released on 1996. Origin and Evolutionary Radiation of the Mollusca available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Mollusca are a large, diverse, and economically important group that ranges from slugs and snails through clams and oysters to octopus, squid, and cuttlefish. They are evolutionarily ancient and better known than most invertebrate groups because of their calcareous skeletons, which has led to their excellent preservation as fossils. This is a state-of-the-art summary of research into Molluscs and their evolution, including recent developments in phylogenetic analysis and molecular techniques. Since the last book on this topic was published in 1985, the vast amount of updated information found here should be on the bookshelf of every zoologist, evolutionary biologist, and taxonomist.
Phylogeny and Evolution of Monoplacophora and Mollusca
Phylogeny and Evolution of Monoplacophora and Mollusca - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Phylogeny and Evolution of Monoplacophora and Mollusca write by Isabella Stöger. This book was released on 2021. Phylogeny and Evolution of Monoplacophora and Mollusca available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
