Bi1030 Invertebrate phylogeny and diversity

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
3/0/0. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 13:00–15:50 B11/306
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW(Bi1030c Invertebrate phylogeny and diversity - practical course) || Bi1030c Invertebrate phylogeny and diversity - practical course
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
Main objectives can be summarized as follows: To understand morphology, anatomy, biology, and ecology of Phylla and other important taxa. To learn current phylogeny of Eukaryotes and especially "invertebrate" Metazoans. Knowledge about important and common species in the Czech Republic and their ecology and distribution.
Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: - describe the current phylogeny of eukaryotes, particularly multicellular animals traditionally classified as “invertebrates” - characterize the morphology, anatomy, biology, and ecology of individual higher taxa and important lower-level systematic groups - explain the practical importance of selected animal groups and provide relevant examples from the fauna of the Czech Republic.


Students enrolled in teacher-training programmes acquire the following competences: 1.1 I understand the subjects I teach and continue to develop my expertise in them. 1.2 I communicate the content of the subjects I teach to pupils in a didactically appropriate manner and in accordance with their educational needs.

Key topics
1. Introduction, principles of taxonomy and phylogeny, phylogeny of Eukaryotes, Kingdoms: Amoebozoa, Rhizaria, Excavata 2. Kingdoms: Chromalveolata, Opisthokonta - introduction 3. Metazoa - introduction, "Porifera", Ctenophora, Placozoa, Cnidaria, Myxozoa 4. Ectoprocta, Entoprocta, Cycliophora, Gnathostomulida, Micrognathozoa, Syndermata 5. Gastrotricha, Platyhelminthes 6. Mollusca, Brachyozoa, Chaetognatha, 7. Nemertea, Sipuncula, Annelida 8. Nematomorpha, Nematoda, Scalidophora 9. Onychophora, Tardigrada, Arthropoda - Pycnogonida, Euchelicerata 10. Arthropoda - Myriapoda, Pancrustacea - part. 11. Arthropoda - Hexapoda I 12. Hexapoda II 13. Hexapoda III - Holometabola 14. Xenoturbellida, Acoelomorpha, Hemichordata, Echinodermata
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Zrzavý J., 2006: Fylogeneze živočišné říše. Scientia, Praha, 255 pp.
  • Ruppert E.E., Fox R.S. & Barnes R.D., 2004: Invertebrate zoology. Seventh edition. Thomson, Brooks/Cole, 963 pp.
    not specified
  • Schierwater, B., & DeSalle, R. (2021). Invertebrate Zoology: A Tree of Life Approach (1st ed.). Boca Raton: CRC Press. ISBN: 978‑0367685676.
  • Brusca R. C. & Brusca G. J., 1990: Invertebrates. Sinauer Assoc. Inc., Sunderland, 922 pp.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures;
link to stream: http://live.cesnet.cz/muniukba11306.html (autumn 2020)
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Oral exam or written test; in presence form if measures allow, otherwise online.


The teaching/assessment format is formative and based on the Competence Framework for Graduate Teachers (KRAAU), for example through ongoing learning outputs, portfolio work, and self-reflection on the student’s professional development.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

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