An introduction to the phylogeny, systematics, distribution, ecology, reproduction, and growth of organisms in the classes of vertebrates, emphasizing local and regional forms.
Vertebrates represent some of the most highly evolved members of the Kingdom Animalia.
To better understand the success of these organisms, it is necessary to understand their adaptations, interactions, and basic functions within the living world. This course is designed to approach vertebrate natural history from an adaptive perspective, focusing on the evolutionary history of the vertebrates as well as their modern counterparts. N. R. Williams. W. C. Brown Publishers. W. C. Brown Publishers.