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SUMMARY:Biology of Southern Appalachian Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:4 Credit Hours\nMay 25 – June 5\, 2026\nInstructors: Kenneth H. Kozak\, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota) & Joseph H. K. Pechmann\, Ph.D. (Western Carolina University) \nThe Southern Appalachians are home to one of the richest and most ecologically significant salamander assemblages on Earth. This immersive field- and lab-based course introduces students to the extraordinary diversity\, biology\, and evolutionary history of these remarkable amphibians. \nThrough a blend of lectures\, guided discussions\, hands-on laboratory work\, and targeted field excursions across multiple Appalachian mountain ranges\, students will explore foundational and advanced concepts in evolutionary biology and ecology. Topics include reconstructing evolutionary histories\, species concepts and delimitation\, life-history variation\, population and community dynamics\, and the role of salamanders in forest ecosystems. Readings from primary literature will deepen understanding of current research and methodologies. \nStudents will gain experience identifying regional taxa\, conducting field and laboratory analyses\, and interpreting evolutionary and ecological data—while engaging directly with the landscapes that make the Southern Appalachians a global hotspot for salamander diversity. \nPrerequisites: Introductory biology\, ecology\, or evolution\, or permission of the instructors.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/biology-of-southern-appalachian-mammals-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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