The Physiology of Earthworms
Download or Read eBook The Physiology of Earthworms PDF written by M. S. Laverack and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : M. S. Laverack |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 219 |
| Release | : 2013-10-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781483157085 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1483157083 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Physiology of Earthworms by : M. S. Laverack
Book excerpt: The Physiology of Earthworms focuses on the three species of earthworms — Liimbricus terrestris, Eisenta foetida, and Allolobophora longa. Other earthworms or oligochaetes such as the fresh-water species are briefly mentioned. The topics covered include the biochemical architecture; digestion and metabolism; calciferous glands; axial field; nitrogenous excretion; water relations; respiration; physiology of regeneration; neurosecretion; nervous system; and behavior of oligochaetes. This book is a good source of information for biology students and researchers conducting work on earthworms and its different species.
