The approach to zoology in this manual is one that closely follows a phylogenetic theme and examines the functionality of animal structure. The initial exercises of this manual represent a survey of animal diversity and structural complexity. These chapters focus on the behavior of living animals, their adaptations to the environment and the dissection of representative species. A series of physiological exercises that constitute an experimental section follow the survey portion of the book. These experiments are designed to impart an understanding of functional morphology and examine the biological and physical factors that dictate the need for such structures.
A systematic overview is presented at the onset of each exercise to prepare the reader for the forthcoming material. Instructions on behavioral analyses, structural examination and tips for dissection are given throughout the text. The chapters are presented in an outline fashion, with a short introduction preceding specific material. Metric conversions are listed on the inside front cover, useful dissection terms are listed on the inside back cover.
Zoology is the branch of biology that includes the study of animals and animal life, including, but not limited to, the study of the structure, physiology and classification of animals. Zoology can be subdivided into two categories:
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