Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms

"Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms" offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earth's animals. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Each entry includes sections on physical characteristics; geographic range; habitat; diet; behavior and reproduction; animals and people; and conservation status. Family entries are followed by one or more species accounts and a range map and photo or illustration for each species. Entries conclude with a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that may be used for further research. This volume of "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms" includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of birds, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The volume has nearly 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information.Evans, Arthur V. is the author of 'Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms', published 2005 under ISBN 9780787694111 and ISBN 0787694118.