Invertebrate zoology is one of the disciplines of biology. This science is studying animals that do not have a vertebral column, and hence the internal skeleton. Animals with embryonic chord primordia can also be studied by invertebrate zoological specialists.
The science of the named representatives of the fauna considers the types of animals, which include:
- protozoa;
- sponges;
- coelenterates;
- ktenofory;
- flatworms;
- nemerthins;
- roundworms;
- brachiopods;
- bryozoans;
- echiurids;
- annelids;
- sipunculides;
- mollusks;
- arthropods;
- pogonofory;
- hetognates;
- echinoderms;
- semi-chord and some others.
In order to study the listed invertebrates, it is necessary to read specialized literature intended specifically for zoologists.
Books on Zoology
For applicants to universities, the best assistant is a manual edited by Nikolai Vasilyevich Chebyshev "Biology". This is a two-volume. It provides in detail and in an easily accessible form information relating to the entire school course and affecting part of the university course. Additional knowledge helps to master the school material to its deep understanding.
Of the textbooks on zoology of invertebrates, the most famous is the book of Valentin Aleksandrovich Dogel. It is used in most universities at all faculties related to biology. This is a classic tutorial.
Many types of animals are also considered in the book on zoology of invertebrates I. Kh. Sharova.
Entomology Books
About one million species of insects live on the globe. Insects are the most extensive class among all taxonomic groups of invertebrates. That is why there is more literature on entomology than that associated with other types of invertebrates.
The following books are very exciting:
- "The mysterious world of insects" S. S. Izhevsky.
- "Entertaining Entomology" N. N. Plavilshchikova.
Both of these books are intended for a wide range of readers.
Invertebrate zoology is a fascinating science. Insects and other representatives of this group are very diverse, they include about 97% of the animals that inhabit our planet.