Advanced Principles of Zoology - Hardcover

by Celeste Stewart (Editor)

Animals are multicellular eukaryotic organisms that fall under the kingdom of Animalia. The study of these diverse organisms is the focus of the discipline of zoology. It involves a detailed study of the biological characteristics of animals with respect to their morphology, embryology, reproduction, development, ecology and diversity. Animals are categorized into the domains of kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species according to their biological specifications. Depending on food habits, animals are also classified as herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, parasites and detritivores. The topics covered in this book will offer the readers new insights into the field of zoology. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. Students as well as researchers will benefit from an in-depth study of this book.