Gordon Whaley, W Breland, Osmond P Heimsh, Charles Phelps, Austin Schrank, A. R Wyss, Orville Slate, Audrey Nelson
Principles of biology
- 3 ed.
- Harper & RowJohn Weatherhill 1965
- 776 p. ilus., tabls.
The science of biology Principles of chemistry Iorganic molecules of biological interest. Cells and tissues Principles of chemistry II Roots Stem Leaves Flowers, fruits, and seeds Respiration Photosynthesis and carbon compounds Chemical coordination in animals Nervous coordination The senses Circulation Breathing Digestion Excretion Movement Covering and support Reproduction Microorganisms - their organization Microorganisms - their functioning Mitosis and meiosis Genetic Plant development Animal development Growth, aging, and death The naming and classification of organisms Introduction of the plant kingdom. Algae: Algal divisions. Fungi: Division Myxomycota - slime molds; division Eumycota - true fungi. Mosses and liverworts. Seedless vascular plants. The seed plants - Gymnosperms. The seed plants - Angiosperms. Introduction to the animal kingdom Protozoa: Kinds of protozoa. Sponges, Coelenterates, and Ctenophorans Flatworms Rotifers and roundworms: Phylum Aschelminthes - rotifers and roundworms. Segmented worms: Phylum Annelida - the annelids; the earthworm - representative annelid; kinds of annelids. Arthropods: The crayfish - a representative arthropod; kinds of arthropods; phylum Onychophora Mollusks: The freshwater clam - a representative mollusk; kinds of mollusk. Echinoderms: The starfish - a representative echinoderms; kinds of echinoderms. Hemichordates and Chordates: Phylum Hemichordata; phylum Chordata. The vertebrates - agnathas; fish and amphibians: Subphylum vertebrata. The vertebrates - reptiles, birds, and mammals. Evolution Organisms and environment Health and disease