Learning objectives
To know the important characters of different groups of invertebrates
To know the evolutive aspects interested in the complexity of invertebrates. Learning the concept of animal biodiversity. Recognize the main taxa of invertebrates
Prerequisites
Base knowledge on biology and zoology
Course unit content
Introduction (definition of animal, different level of organization, the cell, types of tissues).
Classification and phylogenesis
Protozoa
Acoelomate animals
Pseudocoelomate animals
Coelomate animals
Full programme
Introduction aspects: animal definition, organization, cells, tissues
Classification and Phylogeny
Protozoa,
Porifera and Placozoa
Radiata Cnidaria, Ctenophora
Acoelomorpha, Platyzoa and Mesozoa
Platyhelminthes
Gastrotricha
Gnathostomulida
Micrognathozoa
Rotifera
Acanthocephala
Mesozoa
Polyzoa
Kryptrochozoa
Mollusca
Anellida
Ecdisozoa others
Arthropoda
Chaetognatha
Echinodermata
Hemichordata
Bibliography
Diversità animale. Hikcman, Roberts,Keen, Larson, Eisenhour. McGraw-Hill
Teaching methods
Lectures, lab activities, educational excursions
Assessment methods and criteria
Writing test composed by 19 closed questions (1 score for each) and one open question (11 score). Time 90 minutes
Other information
For non-Italian students, the test can be performed in another language (English, French, Spanish)
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
14. Life Below Water: Conservation, promoting marine diversity and regulating fishing practices
15. Life on Land: Reversing man-made deforestation and desertification to sustain all life on earth
