Introduction to the study of zoology and comparative anatomy

The readers of the outstanding domestic zoologist, academician of the USSR Academy of Sciences M.A.Mensbra (1855-1935), containing the introductory course of zoology and comparative anatomy, are proposed to the attention of readers. The structure and reproduction of a living cell, the organization of simple animals are considered, the initial information about the organization of complex animals is given, and tissues of living organisms are described. A comparative anatomical outline of the organs of complex animals is represented, their reproduction and development is highlighted. In addition, the work sets out the doctrine of the form, the theory of sexual selection, the theory of camouflage and the mutation theory, the brief paleontological history of animals and the basics of zoogeography is given. The final chapter presents a historical review of the change in the animal world from Aristotle to the present day. The publication contains many illustrations.
The book will be useful to biologists of various specialties, students and university teachers, all interested readers