Theory of evolution 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 phylogeny of living organisms. Classification, morphology and ecology of unicellular eukaryotes. Asexual and sexual reproduction and embryonic development in Metazoans. Characteristics of the main Phyla of Metazoi Protostomes and invertebrate Deuterostomes.
Cleveland P. Hickman, Susan L. Keen, David J. Eisenhour, Allan Larson, Helen Lanson, Vincenzo Arizza, Olimpia Cappellotti, Laura Guidolin, Zoologia, MGH 2020
Maurizio Casiraghi, Magda de Eguileor, Carlo Cerrano, Stefania Puce, Zoologia, Utet Università 2018
Learning Objectives - Last names M-Z
To provide the basic knowledge of biology and general zoology and the knowledge of the main taxa of invertebrates
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None
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Lectures
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Oral examination
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Theory of evolution 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 phylogeny of living organisms. Classification, morphology and ecology of unicellular eukaryotes (the 'Protists'). Asexual and sexual reproduction and embryonic development in Metazoans. Organizational plans, morphology and systematics, with hints of ecology and behavior, of the main Phyla of Metazoi: Porifera, Cnidari, Ctenophores, Protostomes (Platelminti, Rotifers, Nematodes, Mollusks, Annelids, Lofophorates (Foronidae, Brachiopods, Bryozoans), Onardigradors) , Arthropods (Chelicerates, Myriapods, Crustaceans, Hexapods)) and Deuterostomes excluding vertebrates (Echinoderms, Tunicates).