Rev. ed. of: Integrated principles of zoology / Cleveland P. Hickman, Jr., Larry S. Roberts, Allan Larson. 11th ed. c2001.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction to living animals. Life : biological principles and the science of zoology -- Origin and chemistry of life -- Cells as units of life -- Cellular metabolism -- Continuity and evolution of animal life. Genetics : a review -- Organic evolution -- Reproductive process -- Principles of development -- . Diversity of animal life. Architectural pattern of an animal -- Classification and phylogeny of animals -- Protozoan groups -- Mesozoa and parazoa -- Radiate animals -- Acoelomate bilateral animals -- Pseudocoelomate animals -- Molluscs -- Segmented worms -- Arthropods -- Aquatic mandibulates -- Terrestrial mandibulates -- Smaller protostome phyla -- Echinoderms and hemichordates -- Chordates -- Fishes -- Early tetrapods and modern amphibians -- Amniote origins and reptilian groups -- Birds -- Mammals -- Activity of life. Support, protection, and movement -- Homeostasis -- Internal fluids and respiration -- Digestion and nutrition -- Nervous coordination -- Chemical coordination -- Immunity -- Animal behavior -- Animals and their environment. Biosphere and animal distribution -- Animal ecology.