Ichthyology

Catalog description

Fishes are an incredibly diverse group and have evolved numerous anatomical, physiological, behavioral, and ecological adaptations. In an effort to better understand how fish function within a broader ecosystem, we will take a holistic view of the group. We will first focus on the phylogeny, physiology, and anatomy of fishes such that we can better understand fishes within an ecological context in the later part of the course. Collectively, our treatment of fish should provide a broad overview that will improve your understanding of the form, function, and ecology of fishes.