Invertebrate Zoology (BI2EI4)

Neurons and Neurotransmitters, Functional morphology, Organisation of Nervous System, Brain Power, Receptors and Sensory Processing, Sensory Processsing

Evolution and Classification, Echinoderm Phylogeny and Anatomy, Classes: Asteroidea, Crinoidea, Echinodea, Ophiuroidea, Holothuroidea,

Marine/Terrestrial Environments, Excretion, Excretory System Structure and Function,

Cnidaria and Ctenophores: Feeding, Defense, Sensory Organs, Phylogenetic Position, Human Interactions.

Fore-gut, Mid-Gut, Hind-Gut, Hunters, Mimicry, Searchers, Suctorial Feeders, Grazers, Parasites, Sap Suckers, Suspension Feeding, Deposit Feeding, Symbionts

Major 9 phyla, Tissue Layers, Protostome, Deuterostome.

Evolutionary Pathways, Sexual/Asexual Reproduction, Sex Determination, Plasticity and Contingency, Life Histories, Reproductive Patterns, Insect Lifestyles, Control of Reproductive Success, Synchronicity, Cycles and Diapauses, Facilitating Phases

Modes of Moving, Physics, Cost, Passive Transport, Forces affecting Movement, Invertbrate mechanical movement, Muscular Locomotion, Muscular activity, Burrowing, Pseudo-Walking, Exoskeletons, Walking, Swimming, Flying, Jumping

Developmental Sequences, Fertilisation, Development Patterns, Gastrulation, Embryology, Larval Development, Insect Development, Regeneration

Circulation System, Respiratory pigments, Gas Exchange Organs, Ventilation, Factors affecting Respiration.