Author Description
This Is A Synthesis Of The Broad Diversity Of Nervous System Architecture And Evolution In 50 Years, Including Contributions From 50 Of The Leading Morphological And Taxonomic Specialists In The Field And Describing The Most Recent Advances In The Light Of New Molecular And Optical Techniques. Andreas Schmidt-rhaesa, Steffen Harzsch, And Günter Purschke. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the structural diversity and evolutionary trajectories of invertebrate nervous systems over the last half-century. Edited by Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa, Steffen Harzsch, and Günter Purschke, the text synthesizes contributions from fifty leading morphological and taxonomic specialists. It integrates traditional anatomical findings with contemporary molecular and optical data to provide a comprehensive overview of neural development and adaptation across invertebrate phyla.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of nervous system architecture across diverse invertebrate groups
- Integration of molecular phylogenetics with morphological data
- Discussion of advancements in optical imaging techniques for neural mapping
- Taxonomic surveys of neural organization
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive catalog of every known species
- Focuses primarily on evolutionary and structural biology rather than behavioral neurobiology
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant reference for researchers and graduate students in the fields of comparative anatomy and evolutionary biology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the high level of technical detail provided by the contributing specialists.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191813435
ISBN-13:
9780191813436
Science
Zoology
Neuroscience
Biology
Invertebrates
Invertebrate Zoology
Evolutionary Biology