ENV BIOL 3011 - Evolution and Diversity of Insects III
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| Course Code | ENV BIOL 3011 |
| Course | Evolution and Diversity of Insects III |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 6 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | ENV BIOL 3011WT |
| Assumed Knowledge | ENV BIOL 2000 or equivalent |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | After a brief review covering the internal anatomy of insects and the processes involved in metamorphosis, excretion and reproduction, a number of specific topics will be explored in more detail, including: morphological and biological characteristics of the major insect orders; life histories of selected pest and beneficial species; sociality, caste formation and nest building in termites; sound production methods and functions; feeding mechanisms; adaptations and biology of vertebrate ectoparasites; insects as disease vectors of plants and animals; production and function of silk in insects and arachnids; mimicry and defensive adaptations; sociality and parasitism in the Hymenoptera. The practical component will examine collecting techniques, identification of adult insects to family level, identification of immature stages and feeding damage. A requirement of the course is the presentation of a well-curated insect collection. |
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