This course is an intr oduction to the vast world of invertebrate organisms. Three major aspects will be presented for each group of invertebrates: 1) ontogeny and phylogeny will look into evolutionary history, diversity, and relationships among groups, with a strong emphasis on genetics of these organisms: 2) functional morphology will provide an understanding of the role of the myriads of morphological adaptations found among invertebrates: and 3) ecological roles of invertebrates in specific habitats.Weekly
This course is an intr oduction to the vast world of invertebrate organisms. Three major aspects will be presented for each group of invertebrates: 1) ontogeny and phylogeny will look into evolutionary history, diversity, and relationships among groups, with a strong emphasis on genetics of these organisms: 2) functional morphology will provide an understanding of the role of the myriads of morphological adaptations found among invertebrates: and 3) ecological roles of invertebrates in specific habitats.Weekly