Fishes comprise approximately half of the vertebrates extant today. Accordingly, fishes exhibit a wide diversity of adaptations, making the group an excellent model to study form and function, ecology, and evolution. This course surveys the diversity of fishes, covering anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Field and lab exercises provide students the opportunity to learn local species taxonomy and natural history, as well as conduct a scientific research project. Prerequisites: BIO 2020 Ecology or ENS 2010 Applied Ecology
- Teacher: Patrick Ciccotto