CRC Press - Origin and Evolution of Metazoan Cell Types

Explore the biological foundations of animal diversity with this scientific text from CRC Press. This book examines how the emergence of novel cell and tissue types drives the evolution of animal structures and diversification. By studying the history of cell types, readers gain insight into how animals changed over time, including the potential loss of specific types, such as nerves in sponges. This work provides a clear understanding of how the gain and loss of cell types shapes evolutionary history and how new cells allow for increased biological complexity.