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Adaptations of organisms in aquatic habitats

Biologie IV: Anpassung der Organismen aquatischer Standorte

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jukka Jokela, Dr. Katja Johanna Räsänen
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:30

Abstract

Adaptations of aquatic organisms to physical and chemical properties of freshwater and marine environment

Objective

Morphological, behavioral and physiological adaptations of aquatic organisms to specific conditions in aquatic ecosystems.

Content

Definition of aquatic habitats (oceans, lakes, ponds, wetland, springs, streams and rivers) Adaptation of organisms to specific physical characterisitcs in aquatic ecosystems (light, temperature, water movement, tides, viscosity of water) Adaptations to limiting nutrients, Oxygen content and pH - variations Adaptations to Salinity.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts are provided

Literature

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General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Biologie IV: Anpassung der Organismen aquatischer Standorte
6x im Semester, im Wechsel mit LV Nr. 701-0264-00
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (LFW B 2)
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (HG E 3)
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (LFW B 2)
2 h weekly

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