MSC 393 - Biology of Fishes

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Bentley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level BIO, two 300-level biology courses, and Marine Studies Consortium Coordinator's permission This upper-level survey course covers the evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology and behavior of freshwater, marine, and anadromous fishes from temperate to tropical environments. The course also examines the diversity of fish interactions in aquatic communities: predatory/prey relationships, host/symbiont interactions, and the various roles of fishes as herbivores. Study of inter- and intra-specific predator-prey relationships among fish populations in aquatic communities integrates principles of ecology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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