ZOOL 435 - Plant-Insect Interaction

Institution:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Subject:

Zoology

Description:

(Same as Plant Biology 435) Plants and insects have played major roles in influencing each other's evolutionary diversification. This course will be an evolutionary and ecological examination of the interactions between plants and insects. Topics will include herbivory, pollination relationships, ant-plant mutualisms, host plant choice, specialized vs. generalized relationships, seed and fruit dispersal, coevolution/cospeciation, and chemical ecology. Prerequisite: Biology 200A and B or equivalent; Biology 307 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.siu.edu

Phone Number:

(618) 453-2121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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