Evolution of form: phylogenetic constraints, dev & fon

"The objective is to analyze the phylogenetic, developmental, and functional constraints that may have governed the morphological changes observable in the fossil record. The phylogenetic approach will be addressed using reconstruction methods applicable to fossils (parsimony; cladistic analysis). Developmental and functional approaches (mainly odontology) will be illustrated by various methodologies developed on the Montpellier campus (in particular X-ray microtomography). A critical review of reference articles in the field will be followed by an oral presentation and a question-and-answer session."

Put into perspective the various abiotic constraints (temperature, light, salinity, water, oxygen, pollutants) and biotic constraints (availability of food resources, parasitism, symbiosis, competition) in a context of anthropization and climate change.

Continuous assessment: 100%