Bi7451 Biology of aquatic invertebrates

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jindřiška Bojková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Petr Pařil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Pařil, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Petr Pařil, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi1030 Inverteb. phylog. & divers.
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
Course objectives
student will be familiar with biology and ecology of freshwater macroinvertebrates with respect to the fauna of freshwaters of the Czech Republic especially in these topics: reproduction and ontogeny; food biology; movement; respiration; distribution and habitat preferences of the respective groups and their notable species
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to: - present key taxonomical groups of aquatic macroinvertebrates according their taxomonical classification and namely their biology as well, including typical representatives of each group - sumarise ecological preferences and demands of presented macroinvertebrate groups - describe life cycles including different reproduction strategies and specific developmental stages - relate gathered knowledge about species biology to its bioindication potential and potential threats
Syllabus
  • 1. Porifera
  • 2. Cnidaria
  • 3. Catenulida, Rhabditophora
  • 4. Rotifera, Nematoda, Nematomorpha
  • 5. Mollusca
  • 6. Annelida
  • 7. Nemertea, Tardigrada, Acarina
  • 8. Crustacea
  • 9. Ephemeroptera, Odonata
  • 10. Plecoptera, Hemiptera, Megaloptera, Planipennia
  • 11. Coleoptera, Lepidoptera
  • 12. Trichoptera
  • 13. Diptera - Nematocera
  • 14. Diptera - Brachycera
  • 15. Entoprocta, Bryozoa
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Kriska, G. (2023). Freshwater invertebrates in Central Europe: a field guide. Springer Nature.
  • Horsák, M., Juřičková, L., & Picka, J. (2013). Měkkýši České a Slovenské republiky. Nakladatelství Kabourek.
  • Adámek, Z., Helešic, J., Maršálek, B., & Rulík, M. (2008). Aplikovaná hydrobiologie. VÚRH JU Vodňany.
    not specified
  • LELLÁK, Jan. Biologie vodních živočichů. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1982, 220 s. info
  • LELLÁK, Jan and František KUBÍČEK. Hydrobiologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 1992, 257 s. ISBN 80-7066-530-0. info
  • Nilsson, A. N. (Ed.). (1996). Aquatic insects of North Europe: a taxonomic handbook. Volume 1: Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Heteroptera, Neuroptera, Megaloptera, Coleoptera, Trichoptera, Lepidoptera (pp. 274-pp).
  • Nilsson, A. (ed.): 1997. Aquatic insects of Northern Europe. A taxonomic handbook, Vol. 2: Odonata. Diptera. 440 pp
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods
oral exam, three topic must be answered with minimally 60% success rate for passing of course
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
General note: Kurz není povinný pro budoucí vertebratology.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz povinný jen pro avertebratology včetně parazitologů a hydrobiologů
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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