— Animal Coloration
Evolutionary and ecological significance of coloration in mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, cephalopods, crustaceans, spiders, insects, humans as well as color in fashion, plants and the military. Topics include history, protective coloration, warning coloration, mimicry, sexual dichromatism and color change.
Topics
- history
- protective coloration
- warning coloration
- mimicry
- sexual dichromatism and color change
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Evolutionary and ecological significance of coloration in mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, cephalopods, crustaceans, spiders, insects, humans as well as color in fashion, plants and the military. Topics include history, protective coloration, warning coloration, mimicry, sexual dichromatism and color change. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027