Essay Question:
Pick a species that has evolved (an) adaptation(s) to predictable environmental change. Describe how adaptations to environmental change have shaped the species’ ecology.
Points to consider:
What are the species’ adaptations and how do this/these help them cope with predictable change?
How have these adaptations shaped other aspects of the species’ ecology (growth vs. mating cycle, limitations imposed via form and function, impacts of dormancy etc.)?
Useful Resources:
Instructions:
You are expected to write an essay addressing the above topic or question using the material covered in class, as well as additional sources from the scientific literature. The resources listed above are a useful place to start, but will not be sufficient. You can expect the material covered in the lectures will provide sufficient information for structuring the essay around the assigned topic but are also expected to expand beyond the material covered in the lectures.
Submission: Essays are to be submitted as word documents or PDFs (your choice) and uploaded to canvas before the due date. The essays should be a minimum of five pages in length (double spaced using a 12-point font). Include references to all necessary literature in a format of your choosing. References must be included, but do not count towards the total length.