BIOL 657 - Physiology of Marine and Estuarine Animals

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A study of the physiological specializations demanded by marine/estuarine environments, including the following topics: physiological mechanisms for coping with stresses imposed by extremes of temperature, salinity, aerial exposure and low oxygen concentrations; sensory physiology, including visual, chemical and mechanical modalities; exogenous and endogenous rhythms related to tidal or diel cycles and bioluminescence. Note: The course will include one or more trips to field laboratories.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 305.