Biology of the Invertebrates, 7th Edition, is the most concise and readable invertebrates book in terms of detail and pedagogy (other texts do not offer boxed readings, a second color, end of chapter questions, or pronunciation guides). All phyla of invertebrates are covered (comprehensive) with an emphasis on unifying characteristics of each group. 624 p.

• .Jan A. Pechenik. PhD in Biological Oceanography, MS Biology, BA Zoology, Professor of Biology. Tufts University, Medford, MA (USA).
  
   
• Publication date (print & electronic format): 2014-03.