Invertebrate Embryology and Reproduction

Invertebrate Embryology and Reproduction deals mainly with practical and theoretical objectives of descriptive embryology of invertebrates, in addition to the reproduction of these groups of animals. It explains several morphological and anatomical expressions in the field. The work covers the embryology of invertebrate animals starting from the Protozoa, to the Echinodermata, in addition to the Protochordate and Tunicates. These groups include economically important aquatic invertebrates, such as crustaceans, as well as medically important invertebrates and economic arthropods. Each chapter is preceded by the taxonomy of the discussed phylum and/or the species to enable the reader to locate the systematic position. Moreover, a brief description for the comparative embryology and development for each animal is included.

Covers within each phylum chapter information on its definition, general characteristics, classification, reproduction, agametic reproduction, gametic reproduction, spawning, fertilization, development and embryogenesisIncludes recent findings in the area, including from the author’s own research as well as detailed figures and photos to illustrate important conceptsBrings together difficult-to-obtain research data from the field, not only in Egyptian libraries but globally, and previously only found through specialized references not widely availableClarifies descriptions with striking photos and electron microscopical studies of different species

1. Historical Review 2. Introduction 3. Kingdom Protista 4. Porifera (parazoa) 5. Cnidaria 6. Ctenophores 7. Platyheminthes 8. Nemertea 9. Nematoda 10. Annelida 11. Archiannelides 12. Oligocheata 13. Hirudinea 14. Arthropods 15. Mollusca 16. Echinoderm 17. Tunicata