Frontiers in Invertebrate Physiology: A Collection of Reviews

<p>This new 3-volume set provides informative reviews on the physiology of sponges cnidarians round and flat worms annelids echinoderms and crustaceans advancing our knowledge of the physiology of these major invertebrate groups (Phyla). Invertebrates exhibit the largest number of species and occupy virtually every conceivable ecological niche. They are economically important in food chains they recycle organic waste and they are crucial pollinators of plants and sources of food. They are also medically relevant as parasites that cause major diseases in both humans and livestock.</p><p>Volume 1 looks at non-Bilaterians (sponges cnidarians placozoans). The focus on sponge biology has recently been on symbiosis nutrient uptake and sensory biology. The section on cnidarians covers biomineralization the nervous system and development. The biology of placozoans is described in depth including the role of neuropeptides in feeding.</p><p>Volume 2 and covers crustacean physiology and diverse physiological topics ranging from molting respiration water balance biomineralization bioreceptors and temperature regulation to the land adaptation of terrestrial crustaceans. Echinoderms and annelids are covered in Volume 3.</p>