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-♦ g^ ^ CONTENTS 



Page 



Preface ix 



Chapter 



1. The Growth and Scope of Biology 1 



2. Primary Organization of Living Matter 23 



3. Some Fundamental Physics and Chemistry 30 



4. The Functions of Protoplasm and Cells 39 



5. Cell Division 55 



6. From One Cell to Many Cells 64 



7. Basic Organization of the Metazoa 77 



8. Physical Support and Movement 87 



9. Sources of Energy and Materials 100 



10. Respiration and Release of Energy 113 



11. Transportation System 122 



12. Disposal of Wastes 133 . 



13. Integration of Activities 140 



14. Reproduction 159 



15. The Breeding Behavior of Animals 177 



16. Embryonic Development 193 



17. Genetics 222 



18. Principles of Taxonomy 244 



19. The Groups of Animals 259 



20. Animals and Their Environment 281 



21. Geographic Distribution 307 



22. Fossil Animals 325 



23. Modification of Species 349 



Glossary 369 



Index 407 



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