Encyclopaedia of Science and Technology : Zoology

"This is probably the only available Encyclopaedia which is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of the study of animals. This Encyclopaedia is ideal for students and will be invaluable to naturalists. It is illustrated with clear line drawings and supported by useful appendices on the genetic code and endangered animals, wide coverage includes animal behaviour, ecology, physiology, genetics, cytology, evolution, earth history, zoogeography. It includes full taxonomic coverage of arthopods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. The concepts have been presented in detailed analytical phrases, thereby giving the more comprehensive type of treatment appropriate to reference books. This Encyclopaedia is essentially a reference source for students of zoology, biochemistry and environmental science." (jacket)