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Functional ecologyof amphibians and reptiles
The field of functional ecology Functional ecology aims to understand how lower-level structures and processes allow an organism to function within its natural environment.
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The field of functional ecology
genes
organelles
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tissues
organism
population
community
ecosystem
biosphere
functional ecology
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organ systems
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The field of functional ecology
Amphibians and reptiles Amphibians and reptiles are model organisms in functional ecology.
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Amphibians and reptiles Amphibians and reptiles are model organisms in functional ecology.
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Topics Functional ecology is too wide for 24hrs.
• Thermal ecology
• Ecological morphology locomotion
• Functional ecology and sexual selection
Teachers
Raoul Van [email protected]
Katleen [email protected]
Laboratory for Functional MorphologyDepartment of BiologyUniversity of Antwerp
www.ua.ac.be/funmorphwww.uantwerpen.be/funmorph
Assessment
• Examination: oral with written preparation
• Topics covered in the class room
• Example papers (see website)
Course material
• Slides
• Example papers
• Suggested reading
http://webh01.ua.ac.be/funmorph/raoul/
