Invertebrate Biology

The study of invertebrate animals, which comprise more than 90 percent of all animal species and represent the most diverse approaches to life on earth. A wide variety of protozoans, cnidarians, echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans, arachnids and insects are examined. Animals are studied both in the field and the lab.. Emphasis is upon their taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, behavior, and adaptations to various habitats. . Specialized topics include regeneration, parasitology, agricultural and medical applications, and invertebrates in the arts and literature. Oral and written reports are required. (BIOL 0140) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab