BIO 537 Crayfish Biology
Ecology, life history, taxonomy, and conservation of freshwater crayfish with an emphasis on the North American fauna. Topics to be covered include conservation status, basic biology and ecology, identification, sampling methods (quantitative and qualitative), conservation measures, and impacts and control of invasive species. Course addresses key characteristics for identification of freshwater crayfishes and provides opportunities in the field and laboratory to practice with genus and species level identification with an emphasis on Central Appalachian species.