A Synopsis of Biology
- 2nd Edition - January 1, 1964
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author: W. B. Crow
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 9 5 7 4 - 2
A Synopsis of Biology, Second Edition presents a critical review of general topics in the field of biology. This book is organized into eight sections encompassing 164 chapters… Read more
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Request a sales quoteA Synopsis of Biology, Second Edition presents a critical review of general topics in the field of biology. This book is organized into eight sections encompassing 164 chapters that discuss the form and structure of living and non-living, as well as the physiology of organism and the environment. Considerable sections are devoted to the anatomy and physiology of the reptile, bird, mammal, and humans; study of the inorganic environment; evolution and heredity of the species; systematic classification of plants; production and cultivation of plant products; preservation, breeding, and cultures of organisms; and definition of epiphytes and climbers. Other sections deal with the dynamics and structure of inorganic compounds and the molecular structure and mode of action of drugs. The analysis of the natural system and the theory of evolution are presented. The remaining sections discuss the distribution of floras and faunas in space. These chapters also focus on the dermal excretion and thermo-regulation. The book can provide useful information to biologists, students, and researchers.
PrefaceIntroductionSection I.—Form and Structure (Morphology) Chapter I.—Living and Non-Living Chapter II.—Origin of Life Chapter III.—Basic Patterns Chapter IV.—The Cell Chapter V.—Plants and Animals Chapter VI.—Vegetative Reproduction Chapter VII.—Asexual Reproduction Chapter VIII.—Sexual Reproduction Chapter IX.—Alternation Of Generations Chapter X.—Development Chapter XI.—Plant Tissues Chapter XII.—The Alga Chapter XIII.—The Lichen Chapter XIV.—The Fungus Chapter XV.—The Liverwort and The Moss Chapter XVI.—The Fern And the Club-Moss Chapter XVII.—The Conifer and the Cycad Chapter XVIII.—The Flowering Plant Chapter XIX.—The Root Chapter XX.—The Stem Chapter XXI.—The Leaf Chapter XXII.—The Flower Chapter XXIII.—The Fruit Chapter XXIV.—Seeds And Seedlings Chapter XXV.—The Protozoan Chapter XXVI.—Animal Tissues Chapter XXVII.—The Coelenterate Chapter XXVIII.—Animal Organs Chapter XXIX.—The Echinoderm Chapter XXX.—Worms Chapter XXXI.—Metameric Segmentation Chapter XXXII.—Plant-Like Animals Chapter XXXIII.—Molluscs Chapter XXXIV.—Amphioxus Chapter XXXV.—Arthropods Chapter XXXVI.—Cyclostomes Chapter XXXVII.—The Dogfish Chapter XXXVIII—The Bony Fish Chapter XXXIX.—The Amphibian Chapter XL.—The Reptile Chapter XLI—The Bird Chapter XLII.—The Mammal Chapter XLIII.—HumanitySection II—Functions (Physiology) Chapter XLIV.—Matter and Energy Chapter XLV.—Chemical Elements Chapter XLVI.—Inorganic Compounds Chapter XLVII.—Organic Compounds Chapter XLVIII.—Solutions Chapter XLIX.—The Colloidal State Chapter L.—Enzymes Chapter LI.—Digestion Chapter LII.—Absorption Chapter LIII.—Vitamins Chapter LIV.—Circulation Chapter LV.—Assimilation Chapter LVI.—External Respiration Chapter LVII.—Internal Respiration Chapter LVIII.—Fermentation Chapter LIX.—Excretion Chapter LX.—Dermal Excretion and Thermo-Regulation Chapter LXI.—Growth Chapter LXII.—Reproduction Chapter LXIII.—Endocrine Control Chapter LXIV.—Excitation Chapter LXV.—Conduction Chapter LXVI.—Response Section III.—Organism and Environment (Ecology) Chapter LXVII.—The Cosmic Background Chapter LXVIII.—The Inorganic Environment Chapter LXIX.—Distribution in Time : Epochs Chapter LXX.—Periodicity and Seasonal Phenomena Chapter LXXI.—Distribution in Space. Floras And Faunas Chapter LXXIL—Deep Sea Life Chapter LXIII.—-Life of The Shallow Seas Chapter LXXIV.—Between the Tides Chapter LXXV.—Life of Rivers And Lakes Chapter LXXVI.—Life of Ponds Chapter LXXVIL—The Soil Chapter LXXVIII.—Hidden and Burrowing Organisms Chapter LXXIX.—Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees Chapter LXXX.—Wet and Dry Habitats Chapter LXXXL—Land Animals Chapter LXXXII.—Epiphytes and Climbers Chapter LXXXIII.—Life in the Air Chapter LXXXIV.—Saprophytsm Chapter LXXXV.—Parasitism Chapter LXXXVI.—Parasitic Mites and Ticks Chapter LXXXVII.—Parasitic Insects Chapter LXXXVIII.—Parasitic Worms Chapter LXXXIX.—Parasitic Protozoa Chapter XC.—Parasitic Fungi Chapter XCI.—Disease Bacteria and Viruses Chapter XCII.—Parasitic Flowering Plants Chapter XCIII.—Insectivorous Plants Chapter XCIV.—Pests and Enemies Chapter XCV.—Food and Feeding Chapter XCVI.—Mating and Courtship Chapter XCVII.—Care of the Young Chapter XCVIII.—Communities of Individuals of the Same Species Chapter XCIX.—Communities of Individuals of Different SpeciesSection IV.—Evolution and Heredity (Genetics) Chapter C.—The Species Chapter CI.—The Natural System Chapter CII.—The Evolution Theory Chapter CIII.—Evidence from Comparative Anatomy Chapter CIV.—Evidence from Embryology Chapter CV.—Evidence from Fossils Chapter CVI.—Evidence from Physiology Chapter CVII.—Evidence from Distribution Chapter CVIII.—Natural Selection Chapter CIX.—Artificial Selection Chapter CX.—Sexual Selection Chapter CXI.—Inheritance of Acquired Characters Chapter CXII.—Variation Chapter CXIII.—Mendelism Chapter CXIV.—Neo-Mendelism Chapter CXV.—The Physical Basis of Heredity Chapter CXVI.—The Determination of Sex Chapter CXVII.—Mutation Chapter CXVIII.—OrthogenesisSection V.—Plant Classification (Systematic Botany) CXIX.—Algä CXX.—Lichenes CXXI.—Bacteria and Fungi CXXIL—Bryophyta CXXIII.—Pteridophyta CXXIV.—Gymnospermia CXXV.—Glumiflorä CXXVI.—Llliiflorie CXXVII.—Spadiciflorie CXXVIII.—Apetaue CXXIX.—Polypetalie CXXX.—SympetalSection VI.—Animal Classification (Systematic Zoology) CXXXI.—Protozoa CXXXII.—Two-Layered Animals CXXXIII. Echinodermata CXXXIV.—Vermes=Helminthes CXXXV.—Molluscoidea CXXXVI.—Mollusca CXXXVII.—Arthropoda CXXXVIII.—Pisces CXXXIX.—Amphibia CXL.—Reptilia CXLI.—Aves CXLII.—Mammalia Section VIL—Applications of Biology (Applied Biology) Chapter CXLIII.—Foods Chapter CXLIV.—Drugs Chapter CXLV.—Other Medical Applications Chapter CXLVI.—Cultivation of Plants Chapter CXLVII.—Domestication of Animals Chapter CXLVIII.—Fishing and Fisheries Chapter CXLIV.—Textiles Chapter CL.—Other Plant Products Chapter CLI.—Hunting and Hawking Chapter CLII.—Other Animal Products Chapter CLIII.—Veterinary Applications Chapter CLIV.—Perfumery and CosmeticsSection VIII.—The Technique of Biology (Biotechnology) Chapter CLV.—Cultures Chapter CLVI.—Breeding Chapter CLVII.—Preservation Chapter CLVIII.—Dissection Chapter CLIX.—Microscopy Chapter CLX.—Fine Structure Investigation Chapter CLXI.—Fixation Chapter CLXII.—Staining Chapter CLXIII.—Micro-Manipulation Chapter CLXIV.—Microtomy Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: January 1, 1964
- No. of pages (eBook): 1076
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9781483195742
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