Principles of Zoology: Structure, Function and Evolution

Weight	0.4 kg
Dimensions	22.86 × 15.24 × 1.6 cm
ISBN Number	978-93-7640-948-8
Authors:	Dr. Ashish Wamanrao Chavan, Dr. Sumedh Kashinath Waware, Dr. Vaishali Dnyaneshwar Dorlikar, Dr.VaishaliBabanraoMurkute
No. Of Pages	249
Publication Date	06/01/2026

Weight

0.4 kg

Dimensions

22.86 × 15.24 × 1.6 cm

ISBN Number

978-93-7640-948-8

Authors:

Dr. Ashish Wamanrao Chavan, Dr. Sumedh Kashinath Waware, Dr. Vaishali Dnyaneshwar Dorlikar, Dr.VaishaliBabanraoMurkute

No. Of Pages

249

Publication Date

06/01/2026

Book Title : Principles of Zoology: Structure, Function and Evolution | Evolutionary Biology and Animal Design | AGPH Books

The ecological theatre of life is structured by the concept of the fundamental niche, which defines the potential ecological range of a species in the absence of biotic constraints. Since the rapid diversification of metazoans during the Cambrian Explosion, animal lineages have undergone extensive morphological and ecological differentiation, with ancestral body plans repeatedly modified to produce the vast structural and functional complexity seen in modern ecosystems.

A key evolutionary process behind this diversity is adaptive radiation, where a single ancestral lineage rapidly diversifies into multiple species occupying different ecological niches. This process is driven by factors such as mutation, limited gene flow, polyploidy, developmental plasticity, and ecological opportunities, resulting in significant phenotypic variation and trophic specialization. To understand this complexity, zoology increasingly integrates comparative embryology, paleobiology, evolutionary developmental biology, and molecular systematics.

Taxonomic relationships are shaped not only by genetic isolation but also by environmental influences, developmental pathways, and physiological integration. In vertebrates, for example, endocrine regulation and neural coordination play critical roles in organ development, cellular differentiation, and morphogenesis. Evolutionary pressures act throughout an organism’s life cycle, influencing reproductive strategies, life-history traits, and population dynamics. From simple invertebrates to complex vertebrates, adaptations reflect evolutionary optimization within specific ecological contexts.

This book emphasizes that zoological principles and anatomical concepts must be understood within a clear evolutionary framework, moving beyond simple classification to present an integrated view of comparative anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and evolutionary theory aligned with modern scientific understanding.

About the Author

Dr.Vaishali Babanrao Murkute

Dr. Vaishali Babanrao Murkute is presently working as an Assistant Professor (Grade 12) in the Department of Zoology at Chintamani College of Science, Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur, affiliated to Gondwana University, Gadchiroli. She was awarded her Ph.D. degree in 2011 and has 12 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level along with a strong academic record. She also has teaching experience at junior and postgraduate levels. She has published 21 research papers in national and international journals and has presented research papers and posters in various national and international conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops. She is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor at Gondwana University, Gadchiroli (MS), and is currently guiding two research students

Dr. Sumedh Kashinath Waware

Dr. Sumedh Kashinath Waware, M.Sc., UGC-MH-SET, M.Ed., Ph.D., is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Gramgeeta Mahavidyalaya, Chimur, Dist. Chandrapur. He has 6 years of teaching experience in Zoology at the undergraduate level and 3 years at the postgraduate level. He possesses a strong academic record and is recognized as a Ph.D. supervisor in Zoology under the Faculty of Science and Technology at Gondwana University, Gadchiroli, MH, India. He has published 12 research papers in recognized national and international journals and has presented 8 papers at various conferences

Dr. Vaishali Dnyaneshwar Dorlikar

Dr. Vaishali Dnyaneshwar Dorlikar (M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.) is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Vidarbha College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Jiwati, Dist. Chandrapur (MS). She has more than 12 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level and 2 years at the postgraduate level. She was awarded her Ph.D. from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. She has published 10 research papers in national and international journals, including some Scopus-indexed publications, and has participated in several national and international conferences. Her area of specialization is freshwater aquaculture, and her research interests include invertebrates, evolutionary biology, cell biology, immunology, and biodiversity.

Dr. Ashish Wamanrao Chavan

Dr. Ashish Wamanrao Chavan is presently working as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology at Chintamani College of Arts & Science, Gondpipri, Dist. Chandrapur, affiliated to Gondwana University, Gadchiroli. He was awarded his Ph.D. degree in 2011 and has 14 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, along with teaching experience at junior and postgraduate levels. He has published 25 research papers in national and international journals and has presented research papers and posters in various national and international conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops. He is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor at Gondwana University, Gadchiroli (MS), and is currently guiding two research students.

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Weight	0.4 kg
Dimensions	22.86 × 15.24 × 1.6 cm
ISBN Number	978-93-7640-948-8
Authors:	Dr. Ashish Wamanrao Chavan, Dr. Sumedh Kashinath Waware, Dr. Vaishali Dnyaneshwar Dorlikar, Dr.VaishaliBabanraoMurkute
No. Of Pages	249
Publication Date	06/01/2026