BIOL.4370 Biology and Evolution of Arthropoda (Formerly 81.437)

Id: 037441 Credits: 3-3

Description

A detailed examination of phylum Arthropoda from developmental, ecological, genetic, morphological and paleontological perspectives. Specific topics include the relationships of arthropods to protoarthropod-like groups including tardigrades and onychophorans, the evolution of segmentation, and current perspectives on relationships within the phylum.

Prerequisites

BIOL 3060 Invertebrate Zoology; BIOL 3080L Invertebrate Zoology Lab; BIOL 4260 Evolutionary Biology and Co- req: BIOL 5390L Biology and Evolution of Arthropoda Lab.

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