The Biology of Ascidians

Ascidians are the invertebrate group that gave rise to vertebrates, thus the biology of ascidians provides an essential key to understanding both invertebrates and vertebrates. This book is the first to cover all areas of ascidian biology, including development, evolution, biologically active substa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sawada, H. (Editor), Yokosawa, H. (Editor), Lambert, C.C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tokyo Springer Japan 2001, 2001
Edition:1st ed. 2001
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Fertilization and Egg Activation
  • 2. Reproductive Biology and Neuroscience
  • 3. Development, Differentiation, and Evolution
  • 4. Taxonomy and Ecology
  • 5. Colonial Ascidians
  • 6. Biologically Active Substances
  • 7. Heavy Metals
  • 8. Host-Defense Mechanisms
  • 9. Food Science
  • Key word index