Anmerkung: Front Cover -- Evolution -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Contributors -- General Preface -- Preface -- Outline Classification of Mollusca -- Contents of Other Volumes -- Chapter 1. Origin and Diversification of the Mollusca -- I. Introduction -- II. Origin of the Mollusca -- III. The Development of Higher Taxa -- IV. Ultrastructural Evolution of the Molluscan Shell -- V. Classification of Cambrian Molluscs -- VI. Summary and Perspective -- References -- Chapter 2. Early Evolution and the Primitive Groups -- I. Introduction -- II. Basic Organization of the Primitive Groups -- III. Early Evolution of Mollusca -- IV. Final Synopsis -- References -- Chapter 3. Evolution within the Gastropoda: Prosobranchia -- I. Introduction -- II. Basic Organization -- III. Adaptive Radiation -- IV. Evolutionary Processes -- V. Classification -- References -- Chapter 4. Limpets: Evolution and Adaptation -- I. Introduction -- II. Modes of Feeding -- III. Limpet Form and Physical Factors -- IV. Adaptations to Predators -- V. Competition -- VI. Future Research -- References -- Chapter 5. Aspects of Evolution within the Opisthobranchs -- I. Introduction -- II. Origins and Paleontology -- III. Comparative Anatomy and Embryology -- IV. Cytotaxonomy -- V. Discussion of Some Orders -- VI. Possible Phylogenesis of Orders and Organs -- References -- Chapter 6. Origin and Diversification of Pulmonate Land Snails -- I. Introduction -- II. Origin of the Land Pulmonates -- III. Diversification of the Land Pulmonates -- IV. Summary and Prospectus -- References -- Chapter 7. The Early Evolution of Diasome Molluscs -- I. Introduction -- II. Origin of Rostroconchs -- III. Stratigraphy and Evolution of Rostroconchs -- IV. Evolution of Early Paleozoic Pelecypods -- V. Evolution of Scaphopods -- VI. Summary and Perspective -- References. , Chapter 8. Recent Bivalvia: Their Form and Evolution -- I. Introduction -- II. The Class Bivalvia -- III. Subclass Protobranchia -- IV. Subclass Lamellibranchia -- V. Perspective -- References -- Chapter 9. Adaptive Radiation in the Anomalodesmata -- I. Introduction -- II. Classification -- III. Anomalodesmatan Characters -- IV. The Fossil Anomalodesmata -- V. The Extant Superfamilies -- VI. Phylogenetic Origins and Lineages -- VII. Discussion -- References -- Chapter 10. Distribution of Adaptations: A Comparison between the Functional Shell Morphology of Freshwater and Marine Pelecypods -- I. Introduction -- II. Functional Shell Morphology -- III. Shell Form in Freshwater Clams -- IV. Geographical Differences among Regions -- V. Selection in the Freshwater Environment -- VI. Possible Artifacts -- VII. Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Index to Genera -- Subject Index.

Anmerkung: Front Cover -- Paleontology and Neontology of Cephalopods -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- General Preface -- Preface -- Dedication -- Contents of Other Volumes -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- References -- Chapter 2. Main Features of Cephalopod Evolution -- I. Introduction -- II. Generalities about Fossil Cephalopods -- III. Classification of Fossil Cephalopods -- IV. The Oldest Cephalopods -- V. The Wanwankou Explosion -- VI. The Eclipse of the Cephalopods in the Latest Cambrian and Their Early Ordovician Revival -- VII. The Arenigian (Middle Canadian) Explosion -- VIII. Middle Ordovician Acme -- IX. Post-Middle Ordovician Patterns -- X. Origin of Ammonoids -- XI. Later Paleozoic Cephalopods -- XII. Mesozoic Patterns -- XIII. Fossil Coleoidea -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3. Fossil "Octopods"- A Critical Review -- I. Introduction -- II. Fossil Specimens -- IIl. Discussion -- IV. Summary and Perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4. The Gladius in Coleoid (Cephalopoda) Evolution -- I. Introduction -- II. Early Coleoids -- III. Archaic "Squids -- IV. Plesioteuthis: The First Modern Squid? -- V. The Gladius in Recent Teuthids -- VI. Evolution of Recent Teuthid Diversity -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5. The Buccal Mass of Fossil and Recent Cephalopoda -- I. Introduction -- II. Mouthparts of Recent Cephalopoda -- III. Mouthparts of Fossil Cephalopoda -- IV. Discussion -- V. Summary and Perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6. Beaks of Living Coleoid Cephalopoda -- I. Introduction -- II. Evolution of Structural Features -- III. Evolution of Shape -- IV. Conclusions -- V. Summary and Perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 7. Cephalopod Hooks, Both Recent and Fossil -- I. Introduction -- II. Fossil Hooks -- III. Hooks of Recent Coleoids. , IV. Evolution of the Hook -- V. Discussion -- VI. Summary and Perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 8. Statoliths of Fossil Coleoid Cephalopods -- I. Introduction -- II. General Description -- III. Cenozoic Statoliths -- IV. Jurassic Statoliths -- V. General Conclusions -- VI. Summary and Perspectives -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 9. Statoliths from Living Species of Cephalopods and Evolution -- I. Introduction -- II. Statolith Structure and Form -- III. Variation in Shape of the Decapod Statolith -- IV. Function and Form -- V. Evolution of Statoliths -- VI. Summary and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 10. Cephalopod Development and Evolutionary Concepts -- I. Introduction -- II. Process of Development -- III. Homologies with Other Mollusca -- IV. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11. Evolution of Buoyancy and Locomotion in Recent Cephalopods -- I. Introduction -- II. Methods of Maintaining Position in Midwater -- III. Evolution -- IV. Conclusions -- V. Summary and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 12. Evolution of the Cephalopod Brain -- I. Introduction -- II. Structure and Function -- III. Evolution of the Cephalopod Brain -- References -- Chapter 13. Evolution of the Cephalopod Statocyst -- I. Introduction -- II. Structure and Function -- III. Evolution of Statocysts -- References -- Chapter 14. Photophore Structure and Evolution within the Enoploteuthinae (Cephalopoda) -- I. Introduction -- II. Structure of Integumental Photophores -- III. Discussion -- IV. Summary and Perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 15. Evolution and Phylogenetic Relationships of Deep-Sea Octopods (Cirrata and Incirrata) -- I. Introduction -- II. Modifications for Life in the Deep Sea -- III. The Cirrates -- IV. The Incirrates -- V. General Evolutionary Considerations -- Acknowledgments -- References. , Chapter 16. Generic Interrelationships within the Ommastrephidae (Cephalopoda) -- I. Introduction -- II. Selected Characters -- III. Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 17. Evolution of the Cephalopod Family Cranchiidae (Oegopsida) -- I. Introduction -- II. Intergeneric Relationships -- III. Biogeography -- IV. Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- Note Added in Proof -- References -- Chapter 18. Mediterranean Cephalopod Fauna -- I. Introduction -- II. Gross Morphology of the Mediterranean and Faunal Exchange -- III. Numerical Representation of Cephalopod Taxa in the Mediterranean -- IV. Species Records and Geographic Distribution -- V. Origins and Dispersion of the Fauna -- VI. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 19. Evolution of Recent Cephalopods- A Brief Review -- I. Introduction -- II. The Major Groups -- III. Family Relationships -- IV. Subfamily Relationships -- V. Conclusions and Prospects -- References -- Index to Genera -- Subject Index.

Anmerkung: Front Cover -- Form and Function -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- General Preface -- Preface -- C. M. Yonge: A Tribute -- Contents of Other Volumes -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- I. Molluscan Characters -- II. Molluscan Origins -- III. The Skin -- IV. The Foot -- V. The Shell -- VI. Body Cavities and the Circulatory System -- VII. Summary -- References -- Chapter 2. Molluscan Skin (excluding Cephalopods) -- I. Introduction and Perspectives -- II. Structure of the Epidermis -- III. Functional Activities of the Epidermis -- IV. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. The Skin of Cephalopods (Coleoids): General and Special Adaptations -- I. Introduction and Perspectives -- II. General -- III. Other Special Structures -- IV. The Skin as a Barrier -- V. Behavior: The Skin as an Organ of Expression and Concealment -- References -- Chapter 4. Shell Structure -- I. Introduction -- II. Outer Shell Layer (Periostracum) -- III. Inner Shell Layers -- IV. Tubulation -- V. Hinge System -- VI. Distribution of Shell Structures -- VII. Structure of Organic Matrix -- VIII. Cephalopod Shell Structure -- IX. Eggshells -- X. Larval Shell -- References -- Chapter 5. Adaptive Morphology of the Shell in Bivalves and Gastropods -- I. Introduction and Perspectives -- II. Locomotion -- III. Fixation and Stability -- IV. Thwarting Predation -- V. Feeding and Respiration -- VI. Reproduction -- VII. Evolutionary Convergence -- References -- Chapter 6. Form and Function of the Nautilus Shell: Some New Perspectives -- I. Introduction -- II. Shell Morphology -- References -- Chapter 7. Functional Morphology and Adaptive Patterns of the Teuthoid Gladius -- I. Summary and Perspectives -- II. Introduction -- III. Chemical Composition -- IV. Adaptive Patterns of Functional Morphology -- V. Fin Support -- VI. Sexual Dimorphism -- VII. Other Functions -- References. , Chapter 8. Shell Form and Strength -- I. Perspectives -- II. Mechanical Properties of Molluscan Shell Materials -- III. Shell Architecture -- References -- Chapter 9. The Arrangement and Function of Molluscan Muscle -- I. Introduction -- II. Mechanics of Hydrostatic Skeletons -- III. Examples of Muscular-Hydrostats -- IV. Hydrostatic Skeletons with Extensive Fluid-Filled Cavities -- V. Summary and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 10. The Pallial Cavity -- I. Introduction -- II. Early Evolution -- III. Gastropoda -- IV. Scaphopoda -- V. Bivalvia -- References -- Chapter 11. The Mantle Muscle and Mantle Cavity of Cephalopods -- I. Introduction -- II. The Mantle Cavity of Nautilus -- III. The Mantle Cavity in Coleoids -- References -- Chapter 12. The Structure and Function of Molluscan Digestive Systems -- I. Introduction -- II. Caudofoveata -- III. Solenogastres -- IV. Placophora -- V. Tryblidiida -- VI. Gastropoda -- VII. Scaphopoda -- VIII. Bivalvia -- IX. Siphonopoda -- X. Comparative Analysis -- XI. Conclusions and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 13. Excretory Systems of Molluscs -- I. Introduction -- II. Monoplacophora -- III. Polyplacophora -- IV. Aplacophora -- V. Scaphopoda -- VI. Bivalvia -- VII. The Descendants of Cyclomyan Monoplacophorans -- VIII. Cephalopoda -- IX. Gastropoda -- X. The Site of Filtration in Gastropods -- XI. Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 14. Luminescent Organs -- I. Introduction -- II. Gastropoda -- III. Bivalvia -- IV. Cephalopoda -- V. Conclusions and Perspectives -- References -- Index to Genera -- Subject Index.