Marine Behavioural Ecology

3 ch (3C) · Undergraduate

Explores the relationship between animal behaviour, ecology and evolution. Theoretical concepts covered include the economics of animal decision making, predator-prey relationships, competition, fighting and assessment, sexual conflict and sexual selection, parental care and mating systems, alternative breeding strategies, altruism and co-operation. Whenever possible marine organisms, and particularly invertebrates, will be used to illustrate theoretical concepts.