教員紹介

Professor

KOKITA Tomoyuki

Research Interests

“Behavioral ecological genomics of fish reproductive strategies"
"Mechanisms for local adaptation and ecological speciation in marine fishes"
"Evolutionary genetic mechanisms underlying phenotypic adaptation of fishes "

Laboratory

Activity Database

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Outline Activities

As a faculty member in Fisheries Science (undergraduate) and Marine Bioscience (graduate), I engage in education and research on ecology, behavior, genetics, and evolution of fishes, which are representative fisheries and marine organisms. In particular, based on traditional descriptions of ichthyology, I investigate the processes and mechanisms underlying phenotypic and species diversification in fishes. To explore this question, I use integrated approaches from various modern biological disciplines including ecological science, life science, and genomics.

Message

The world of wildlife is complex and full of wonders, but these wonders are shaped by evolution. Using ecological and evolutionary theory and observation and advanced molecular approaches such as genetics and genomics let us unravel this wondrous world in an integrated manner. The results of such research will provide an essential foundation for issues related to the SDGs, such as sustainable use of aquatic wildlife resources, biodiversity conservation, and the development of valuable breeds under climate change.

Educational Activities

Undergraduate School

Ichthyology I, II
Aquaculture
Biostatistical analysis
Environmental and Ecological Science for Animal Production
Laboratory Exercises in Fisheries Biology
etc.

Graduate School

Advanced Lecture on Production of Marine Resources
etc.