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Paradise not yet lost – enormous biodiversity in waters
University of Lodz, PL LODZ 01
Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection
13.1/13.2
6
30
Winter semester
Lecture
Associated Professor Michał Grabowski, Ph.D., D.Sc.; Associated Professor Magdalena Błażewicz-Paszkowycz, Ph.D., D.Sc.;
Lecturer:
Dr Krzysztof Pabis, Ph.D.
Target group: Students Biology or Environmental Protection
Assessment Method: Exam
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Deadline of application: 10th October
Contact person: Professor Magdalena Błażewicz-Paszkowycz, tel. (+48 42) 635 42 97, e-mail: magdab@biol.uni.lodz.pl
1. Principles of structure and functioning of aquatic ecosystems.
2. Evolution of aquatic communities throughout geological time.
3. Biodiversity of costal, coral reef, deep-sea and extreme marine ecosystems.
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4. Marine life in polar zones.
5. Life in freshwaters.
6. Areas of unique biodiversity – ancient lakes, subterranean waters and mountain areas.
7. Major threats to biodiversity of waters – human impact and conservation perspectives.
Koslow T. (2007) The silent deep. The discovery, Ecology and Conservation of the Deep Sea. A UNSW Press book.
Herring P. (2002) The Biology of the Deep Ocean. Oxford University Press.
Banarescu P. (1992) Zoogeography of Fresh Waters. AULA-Verlag Wiesbaden.
Moss B. (1998) Ecology of fresh waters. Blackwell Publishing.
Literature:
Shirihai H. (2007) A Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife The Birds and Marine Mammals of the Antarctic Continent
and the Southern Ocean. A & C Black.
Thomas D.N., Fogg G.E., Convery P., Fritsen C.H., Gili J.M., Gradinger R. 2008. The Biology of Polar Regions.
Oxford University Press.
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