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BIOL 4212

Biology of Fishes

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Winter 2026

Topics

  • What is a fish/basic anatomy and phylogeny Burton
  • Phylogeny continued
  • Hagfish and lampreys, Burton
  • Teleostei, phylogenetic trends: Burton
  • Anatomy: Skeletal, appendicular, scales, Burton
  • Feeding: jaws, pharyngeal jaws, dentition, Burton
  • Circulatory transport and gas exchange
  • Burton
  • Metabolism and homeostasis
  • excretion and Burton
  • Metabolism and excretion continued Burton
  • Reproduction Burton
  • Hormones and the nervous system Burton
  • Perception and sensation: photoreception, Burton
  • NO LECTURE

Readings

  • 1. Essential Fish Biology: Diversity, structure and function. Derek & Margaret Burton. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-878556-9 (). A used copy is suitable. No older editions are available.
  • 2. (optional) ROM Keys to The Identification of Ontario Freshwater Fishes. Erling Holm. Royal Ontario Museum. (). A previously used copy or older edition is suitable.
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