The Structure of Nematodes
- 2nd Edition - August 5, 1991
- Latest edition
- Authors: Alan F. Bird, Jean Bird
- Language: English
An expanded version of the first edition published in 1971, each section of this second edition has been updated and a new section on nematodes has been added. It is aimed at all… Read more
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Description
Description
An expanded version of the first edition published in 1971, each section of this second edition has been updated and a new section on nematodes has been added. It is aimed at all workers interested in nematodes irrespective of whether they do research on nematodes that are parasites on animals or plants or free-living in the soil.
Key features
Key features
- Up-to-date literature review of the structures of all types of nematodes, both free living and parasitic
- More than 100 photographs and illustrations
- New chapter on the pathology of nematodes
- Comparisons throughout between the two major groups of nematodes - the Secernentea and Andenophorea
Readership
Readership
Researchers in nematology (animal, plants, free-living in soil, freshwater, oceans), zoology, medicine, veterinary and animal science, and agriculture
Table of contents
Table of contents
General Introduction.
The Egg.
The Exoskeleton.
Growth and Molting.
The Epidermis.
Musculature.
The Nervous System.
Pseudocoelom.
Secretory-Excretory System.
Digestive System.
Reproductive System.
Nematode Pathology.
The Egg.
The Exoskeleton.
Growth and Molting.
The Epidermis.
Musculature.
The Nervous System.
Pseudocoelom.
Secretory-Excretory System.
Digestive System.
Reproductive System.
Nematode Pathology.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: August 5, 1991
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
AB
Alan F. Bird
Affiliations and expertise
C.S.I.R.O., Adelaide, AustraliaJB
Jean Bird
Affiliations and expertise
University of Adelaide, AustraliaView book on ScienceDirect
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