Diversity of Life: Biology - The Unity and Diversity of Life, 13th Edition

Note:This ASIN starts with start chapter 20. UNIT IV: EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY. 20. Viruses and Prokaryotes. 21. Protists-The Simplest Eukaryotes. 22. The Land Plants. 23. Fungi. 24. Animal Evolution-The Invertebrates. 25. Animal Evolution-The Chordates. 26. Human Evolution. 48. Human Impacts on the Biosphere. APPENDICES. A1. Classification System. A2. How to Read a Journal Article. A3. Answers to Self-Quizzes and Genetics Problems. A4. Units of Measure. GLOSSARY. Renowned for its writing style and trendsetting art, DIVERSITY OF LIFE provides real-world applications and helps you think critically about them. The new edition offers a new Learning Roadmap in each chapter to help you gain a full understanding. You will be able to focus on key concepts, make connections to other concepts, and see where the material is leading. Helpful learning tools like the section-ending "Take-Home Messages" and the on-page running glossary ensure that you will grasp key points. Carefully balancing accessibility and the level of detail, the authors enable you to go beyond rote memorization and prepare you to make important decisions in life that require an understanding of biology and the process of science.