Cleve Hickman is Professor Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. He received his Ph.D. in
Zoology from the University of British Columbia, did research in animal physiology for eight years, and taught
zoology for over 30 years. He's made over 20 trips to the Galapagos Islands for research and as an instructor for
student field trips
Larry Roberts is currently teaching parasitology and marine biology at the University of Miami. He received his
Ph.D. in Parasitology from Johns Hopkins University and is a coauthor of Foundations of Parasitology, 5/e. Past
teaching affiliations include University of Massachusetts, Texas Tech University, and Florida International University.
Dr. Roberts has authored numerous research articles and a title of related interest: Underwater World of Sport
Diving.
Allan Larson is an Associate Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics
at the University of California, Berkeley. His fields of specialization include Evolutionary Biology, Molecular
Population Genetics and Systematics, and Amphibian Systematics. He's taught courses in general biology, evolution,
and population biology.
Summary
The third edition of Animal Diversity presents a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on diversity, evolutionary
relationships, functional adaptations, and environmental interactions. It is tailored for a one-semester or one-quarter
course and is appropriate for both non-science and science majors.
Table of Contents
1 Science of Zoology and Evolution of Animal Diversity
2 Animal Ecology
3 Animal Architecture
4 Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Animals
5 Protozoan Groups
6 Sponges: Phylum Porifera
7 Radiate Animals: Cnidarians and Ctenophores
8 Acoelomate Bilateral Animals: Flatworms, Ribbon Worms, and Mesozoans
