The unit examines characteristics of invertebrates, together with their evolutionary origins, taxonomy and distribution in the Australasian region; insect success (including sociality) and the importance of invertebrate communities in both undisturbed and disturbed Australian ecosystems; and reproductive and physiological adaptations of invertebrates to Australian conditions. This unit will also address the assessment and control of invertebrate communities in Australia (especially of agricultural pests). -- Course Website
Instructor: A Veenstra
Prerequisites: SLE204
