Advanced Zoology: Evolution, Physiology and Biodiversity

Advanced Zoology: Structure, Function, and Evolution offers a comprehensive exploration of animal life, blending classical zoological principles with cutting-edge research for graduate students and researchers. Covering topics from comparative anatomy and physiology to behaviour, ecology, and evolution, this textbook examines animals as adaptive systems shaped by environmental pressures. Detailed chapters address taxonomy, neuroendocrinology, reproduction, biodiversity conservation, and human impacts on ecosystems, enriched with case studies, illustrations, and discussion prompts. Special emphasis is placed on fisheries science, aquatic biodiversity, and applied conservation-fields informed by the author's extensive research and fieldwork. Designed to bridge theory and practice, the text equips readers with analytical skills and scientific insight for careers in research, education, and environmental management. Whether in the classroom, laboratory, or field, Advanced Zoology is an indispensable resource for understanding the complexity, diversity, and interconnectedness of the animal kingdom.