Description
This long-awaited entry into the Vertebrate Biology market has been praised for its student-friendly writing style. The text contains many pedagogical aids for students including boldface key terms throughout and a comprehensive glossary. End-of-chapter pedagogy includes a list of supplemental readings, a listing of related Internet sites, and chapter review questions.
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Provides a foundation for undergraduate students who may or may not go on to enroll in more specialized courses. Explains how vertebrates function, evolve, and interact with each other and their surroundings, and provides a balanced overview of various areas of vertebrate biology, including origin, phylogeny, fossil history, adaptations, distribution, and population dynamics. Includes b&w photos and detailed drawings, and chapter questions that can be used for classroom discussion or as short essay assignments. The author is affiliated with Wytheville Community College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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