Vertebrate Biology: Systematics Taxonomy Natural History and Conservation

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The most trusted and best-selling textbook on the diverse forms and fascinating lives of vertebrate animals. Covering crucial topics from morphology and behavior to ecology and zoogeography Donald Linzeys popular textbook Vertebrate Biology has long been recognized as the most comprehensive and readable resource on vertebrates for students and educators. Thoroughly updated with the latest research this new edition discusses taxa and topics such as systematics and evolution zoogeography ecology morphology and reproduction early chordates fish amphibians reptiles (inclusive of birds) and mammals population dynamics movement and migration behavior study methods extinction processes conservation and management For the first time 32 pages of color images bring these fascinating organisms to life. In addition 5 entirely new chapters have been added to the book which cover restoration of endangered species regulatory legislation affecting vertebrates wildlife conservation in a modern world climate change contemporary wildlife management Complete with review questions updated references appendixes and a glossary of well over 300 terms Vertebrate Biology is the ideal text for courses in zoology vertebrate biology vertebrate natural history and general biology. Donald W. Linzey carefully builds theme upon theme concept upon concept as he walks students through a plethora of topics. Arranged logically to follow the most widely adopted course structure this text will leave students with a full understanding of the unique structure function and living patterns of all vertebrates.