Biology of Mollusca/D.R. Khanna and P.R. Yadav. New Delhi, Discovery,
2004, viii, 336 p., ISBN 81-7141-898-8.
Biology of Mollusca/D.R. Khanna and P.R. Yadav. New Delhi, Discovery,
2004, viii, 336 p., ISBN 81-7141-898-8.
Contents: Preface. 1. Survey of molluscs. 2. Origin and evolution of mollusca. 3. Field study of molluscs. 4. Body wall and mantle. 5. Molluscan exoskeleton. 6. Coelom. 7. Locomotory organs. 8. Locomotion. 9. Digestive system. 10. Respiratory system. 11. Circulatory system. 12. Excretory system. 13. Integrated system. 14. Receptors. 15. Reproductive system. 16. Embryonic development. 17. Larval forms in mollusca. 18. Torsion and detorsion. 19. Parasitism. 20. Harmful and medical molluscs. 21. Edible molluscs. 22. Pearl and pearl industry. Index.
"The present title "Biology of Mollusca" has been carefully organised for undergraduate, post graduate and those involved in agricultural studies. The text has been designed to approach the classification, morphology, anatomy, physiology and development of all required types in a simple lucid and straight forward manner. The text is not encyclopaedic in scope, but also of introductory coverage, commensurate, concise, comprehensive yet exhaustic presentation. We sincerely feel that this publication will adequately meet the long felt need of the students for a simple and upto date book and hope that the method of presentation will be liked and found beneficial." (jacket)