{"product_id":"functional-morphology-of-the-invertebrate-skeleton-isbn-9780471977766","title":"Functional Morphology of the Invertebrate Skeleton","description":"Functional morphology is the relationship between the form and the function of an organism, seen in an adaptive and evolutionary context. This book deals with the functional morphology of the invertebrate skeleton, and concentrates on the taxonomic groups that are of greatest interest to the palaeontologist. Coverage of a broad variety of fossil as well as living invertebrates is included. Each group is treated by a specialist, providing a thorough and up-to-date review of the field. In addition to this general treatment, several short sections deal with topical and detailed observations that are seldom covered in a general text. The book also contains extensive coverage of theoretical, experimental and practical aspects of research in functional morphology, including field and laboratory techniques, computer modelling and even illustration techniques. Functional Morphology of the Invertebrate Skeleton provides a thorough introduction and overview of the subject for the professional palaeontologist and biologist. It is sufficiently generic and comprehensive to be used as a student textbook and its up-to-date coverage of the latest research constitutes a much needed shelf reference and modern review of the field. Partial table of contents:\u003cbr\u003e IDEAS, METHODS AND TOOLS.\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Functional Morphology (E. Savazzi).\u003cbr\u003e Comparative Issues: Homology, Homoplasy and Evolution in FunctionalAdaptation (A. Minelli).\u003cbr\u003e The Paradigm Method (C. Paul).\u003cbr\u003e Invertebrate Structural Colours (A. Parker).\u003cbr\u003e Conodonts: Functional Analysis of Disarticulated SkeletalStructures (M. Purnell).\u003cbr\u003e MOLLUSCA.\u003cbr\u003e Terrestrial Gastropods (C. Paul).\u003cbr\u003e Anti-Predator Defences of Shelled Gastropods (A. Kohn).\u003cbr\u003e Life Habits of Ammonoids (G. Westermann C. Tsujita).\u003cbr\u003e Scaphopoda (E. Yochelson).\u003cbr\u003e BRACHIOPODA.\u003cbr\u003e Function of External Skeletal Characteristics of ArticulateBrachiopods (R. Alexander).\u003cbr\u003e Function of Shell Microstructure and Internal Morphology ofArticulate Brachiopods (R. Alexander).\u003cbr\u003e The Theoretical Enigma of Non-Biconvex Brachiopod Shell Form (G.McGhee).\u003cbr\u003e Morphological Consequences of Mass Extinction in Brachiopods: ATheoretical Perspective (G. McGhee).\u003cbr\u003e ARTHROPODA.\u003cbr\u003e Kazacharthra (K. McKenzie P. Chen).\u003cbr\u003e Ostracods (K. McKenzie, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e A Few Case Histories of Cirripeds (E. Savazzi).\u003cbr\u003e The Trilobite Exoskeleton (R. Fortey R. Owens).\u003cbr\u003e OTHER PHYLA.\u003cbr\u003e Echinoderms and Calcichordates (S. Donovan).\u003cbr\u003e Serpulid Polychaetes (E. Savazzi).\u003cbr\u003e Fossil Colonial Corals: Colony Type and Growth Form (G.Young).\u003cbr\u003e Fossil Colonial Corals: Growth Patterns and Coral-SubstrateRelationships (G. Young).\u003cbr\u003e Index.  \u003cp\u003eEnrico Savazzi is the author of Functional Morphology of the Invertebrate Skeleton, published by Wiley.  Functional morphology is the relationship between the form and the function of an organism, seen in an adaptive and evolutionary context. This book deals with the functional morphology of the invertebrate skeleton, and concentrates on the taxonomic groups that are of greatest interest to the palaeontologist. Coverage of a broad variety of fossil as well as living invertebrates is included. Each group is treated by a specialist, providing a thorough and up-to-date review of the field. In addition to this general treatment, several short sections deal with topical and detailed observations that are seldom covered in a general text. The book also contains extensive coverage of theoretical, experimental and practical aspects of research in functional morphology, including field and laboratory techniques, computer modelling and even illustration techniques. Functional Morphology of the Invertebrate Skeleton provides a thorough introduction and overview of the subject for the professional palaeontologist and biologist. It is sufficiently generic and comprehensive to be used as a student textbook and its up-to-date coverage of the latest research constitutes a much needed shelf reference and modern review of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989253472485,"sku":"NP9780471977766","price":729.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471977766.jpg?v=1761783391","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/functional-morphology-of-the-invertebrate-skeleton-isbn-9780471977766","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}