Advanced Topics In Zoology

Advanced Topics in Zoology is a collection of elaborate and informative essays on general topics in Zoology which deals with the topics covered in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), State Civil Service examinations as well as the postgraduate (zoology) syllabus. It will also be useful to students preparing for the General Knowledge Paper of the IAS. Key features: * it brings together, in a single volume, topics such as cytology, physiology, immunology, embryology, evolution and genetics * well-labelled, clear and simple diagrams support the text and encourage students to reproduce these in the examinations * the information is up-to-date and relevant * current and socially relevant topics such as AIDS, biotechnology, the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion have been included * it includes around 300 typical, class-tested, objective-type questions based on the topics dealt with in this book and answers have been provided for these * an exhaustive index and topic-wise bibliography have been included A second volume, entitled Advanced Topics in invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology, dealing with other interesting and relevant topics according to the IAS syllabus is getting ready for publication.