Reproduction and Development of Invertebrates

About The Book

People working in the sectors of science, business, the environment, and medicine are becoming more and more interested in learning where and how invertebrates live, reproduce, and evolve. The Invertebrate Reproduction and Development fills a gap in the literature for an updated reference that summarises key details for all universally accepted phyla. It gives readers a summary of the main reproductive and developmental techniques used by animals worldwide. The basic and understandable biology of invertebrate reproduction and development is covered in Invertebrate Reproduction and Development. It will be emphasised to students and researchers in the domains of morphology, developmental biology, and invertebrate biology how the study of invertebrates has been the forefront in the quest to comprehend the mechanisms by which life is defined and propagated. The book discusses oogenesis, spermatogenesis, fertilisation, and embryonic development after a brief historical overview that defines the conceptual foundations of invertebrate zoology and embryology. In addition, this book covers the morphology and evolution of larvae and provides information on phylogenetically including annelids, priapulans, molluscs, bryozoans, and echinoderms.