1. Biochemical and biophysical characteristics -- 2. Genetics, cytogenetics, and reproduction -- 3. Development and morphology -- 4. Nutrition, digestion, and metabolism -- 5. Respiration and circulation -- 6. Other physiological activities and performances -- 7. Biologically active compounds -- 8. Environment and survival -- 9. Symbiosis and parasitism -- 10. Ecology and biogeography. "Presents tabular data and certain graphs, charts, and diagrams in the broad general areas of plant, animal, and pre-clinical medical sciences"--Introduction.