Evolutionary theory by natural selection as the basis of modern biology. Origin of life, evolution of Eukaryota and levels of organization in the Metazoans. Methods of classification and phylogenesis of living organisms. Classification, morphology and ecology of unicellular Eukaryota. Asexual and sexual reproduction and embryonic development in the Metazoa. Characteristics of the main Phyla of Protostomia and Deuterostomia invertebrates.
Zoologia. di Hickman - Roberts - Keen - Eisenhour - Larson - L' Anson • 2016. sediciesima edizione, Mc Fraw Hill Education
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Students will acquire the basic knowledge of animal life, reproduction and development processes. They will acquire the basic knowledge of systematics and evolution of animal diversity. Finally, they will be able to identify the main invertebrate taxa
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None
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Frontal lectures.
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Three practical lessons will complement the theoretical course
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Written and oral examination
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Evolutionary theory by natural selection as the basis of modern biology. Origin of life, evolution of eukaryotes and levels of organization in the Metazoans. Methods of classification and phylogenesis of living organisms. Classification, morphology and ecology of unicellular eukaryotes (the "Protists"). Asexual and sexual reproduction and embryonic development in the Metazoans. Organizational plans, morphology and systematics, with hints of ecology and behavior, of the main Phyla of Metazoi Protostomia (Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelmintes, Rotifera, Nematoda, Mollusca, Annelida, Lofophorates, Tardigrada, Onyichophora, Arthropoda (Chelicerates, Myriapods, Crustaceans, Hexapods)) and Deuterostomia excluding vertebrata (Echinodermata, Protochordata).