Evolution of Animal Structure
	Biology 226 Spring 2001 Classes: MWF 9:00-9:50, Olmsted 301 Labs: Th 1:30-5:30, Olmsted 314 Leathem Mehaffey Office: Olmsted 232A Phone: (845) 437-7313 Email: mehaffey@vassar.edu

The structures and functions of animals are compared, analyzed, and interpreted in a phylogenetic context. Emphasis is placed on the unique innovations and common solutions evolved by different taxonomic groups to solve problems related to feeding, mobility, respiration, and reproduction. Laboratory work centers on the comparative study of the anatomy of species representative of the major animal phyla.

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