One entry in a 15-volume series (series price: $740) about the biology of lower invertebrates, The Biology of Flatworms is a good introduction to the behaviors, structures, and life cycles of the various branches of phylum Platyhelminthes, including the classes Turbellaria (free-living flatworms), Monogenea, Trematoda (flukes) and Cestoda (tapeworms). You might think that watching nearly microscopic squishy parasites wallowing in decaying pond scum is the dramatic equivalent of staring at test bar patterns, but thanks to truly amazing photography, viewers will discover that basic wormy functions are actually bizarre life-and-death dramas. Who can resist the arresting sight of a planarian sliming its victim into submission before sucking out its guts? With content guidelines and scripts available for free download online (www.ebiomedia.com), this solid introduction is recommended. Other titles in the series include: The Biology of Viruses, The Biology of Bacteria, The Biology of Fungi and The Biology of Plants. Aud: H, C. (E. Gieschen)
The Biology of Flatworms
(2001) 15 min. $55. eBioMEDIA (877-661-5355). PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-930527-73-X. September 10, 2001
The Biology of Flatworms
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