Larval Biology

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Course Information

Subject code

BIOL

Subject Code Description

Biology

Course Number

6170

Catalog Title

Larval Biology

Course Description

Biology of embryos, larvae and juveniles of marine animals including freshwater species with marine larvae. Topics include life history differences, evolutionary transitions between developmental modes, parental investment, and dispersal, feeding and settlement mechanisms. Methods of sampling, identification, culture and experimental study of common invertebrate and fish larvae will be emphasized.

Credit Hours Min

3

Restricted to the following student level(s)

GR - Graduate

Repeat Status

N - Course May Not Be Repeated