The Biology of Terrestrial Molluscs

Author： Barker   G.M.  

Publisher： CABI Publishing‎

Publication year： 2001

E-ISBN: 9780851997186

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780851993188

Subject： Q959.21 Phylum Mollusca

Keyword： Plant Pathology and Diseases Insecticide and Herbicide Technology Pest Control Technology

Language： ENG

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Description

With an estimated 35,000 species, terrestrial molluscs are one of the most successful and diverse animal groups in land-based ecosystems. These animals have long been of importance to human societies as food, medicine, crop pests, vectors of parasites, and as tools, personal ornamentation and currency in trade. This book presents a synthesis of current knowledge and research on the biology of terrestrial molluscs.

Chapter

Contributors

Preface

Acronyms

1 Gastropods on Land: Phylogeny, Diversity and Adaptive Morphology

2 Body Wall: Form and Function

3 Sensory Organs and the Nervous System

4 Radular Structure and Function

5 Structure and Function of the Digestive System in Stylommatophora

6 Food and Feeding Behaviour

7 Haemolymph: Blood Cell Morphology and Function

8 Structure and Functioning of the Reproductive System

9 Regulation of Growth and Reproduction

10 Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis

11 Population and Conservation Genetics

12 Life History Strategies

13 Behavioural Ecology: On Doing the Right Thing, in the Right Place at the Right Time

14 Soil Biology and Ecotoxicology

Index

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