Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships
Author | : Stefan Koenemann |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2005-04-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781420037548 |
ISBN-13 | : 1420037544 |
Rating | : 4/5 (544 Downloads) |
Download or read book Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships written by Stefan Koenemann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-04-27 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compared to other arthropods, crustaceans are characterized by an unparalleled disparity of body plans. Traditionally, the specialization of arthropod segments and appendages into distinct body regions has served as a convenient basis for higher classification; however, many relationships within the phylum Arthropoda still remain controversial.