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Structure and Function of Invertebrates

Structure and Function of Invertebrates

D, Maheswari
J, Paramanandham
P, Ronald Ross

Paperback

Zoology

ISBN10: 6208433541
ISBN13: 9786208433543
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Jan 5 2026
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Invertebrates, over 95% of animal species, exhibit diverse structural and functional adaptations for survival. This book explores their body organization, including various symmetry, as well as skeletal structures like hydrostatic skeletons in annelids, exoskeletons in arthropods, and endoskeletons in echinoderms. Locomotion varies from ciliary movement in protozoans to jet propulsion in cephalopods. Feeding strategies include filter feeding, predation, and parasitism, with digestive systems ranging from simple gastrovascular cavities to complete alimentary canals. Circulatory and respiratory adaptations, such as open and closed systems, gills, tracheal systems, and cutaneous respiration, reflect their ecological diversity. Nervous system complexity ranges from nerve nets in cnidarians to highly developed brains in cephalopods, supported by sensory organs like compound eyes and statocysts. Reproduction occurs through asexual and sexual methods, with many species undergoing metamorphosis. The book also examines invertebrates' vital ecological roles in pollination, decomposition, and food chains, emphasizing their evolutionary success and environmental significance.

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