Diversity and phylogeny of Angiosperms

The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the diversity of Angiosperms, approached through the prism of the most recent phylogenies proposed by theAngiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG). This phylogenetic framework will be supported throughout the course by the concrete observation of vegetative and floral characters of a selection of taxa spread over the whole phylogeny, in order to identify the synapomorphies of the main clades, the possible homoplasies, as well as the adaptations (floral biology, pollination, trophic interactions, etc.)

The students also learn about the diversity of Angiosperms from a floristic point of view, by creating a herbarium of species that are generally Mediterranean. They become familiar with the use of a flora and digital tools for identification (Pl@ntNet e-Flore of Tela Botanica, etc.).

Knowledge:

- To understand the diversity of Angiosperms from a floristic (knowledge of the main families) and phylogenetic (knowledge of the major clades and the synapomorphies supporting them) point of view

- To reinforce the knowledge of the morpho-anatomical organization of the vegetative and reproductive systems of Angiosperms

Know-how :

- Work in groups and communicate orally (presentation of the herbarium)

- be able to synthesize concrete observations and communicate them in a scientific way (observation drawing, diagram, argued text) by confronting them with the theory

- Use efficient determination tools