Description of project:
Workshop aimed to develop intermediate taxonomic skills (to genus level) with regard to freshwater macroinvertebrate bioindicators in lotic systems using larval forms of the insect groups: Plecoptera, Ephemeroptera and Trichoptera.
Difficulty level adequate for individuals with some previous taxonomic experience and/or keen interest in freshwater ecology.
While the majority of time would be spent identifying invertebrates in the lab, workshop will also integrate talks and a field exercise.
The workshop will be led by EcoServe but carried out with assistance of the Irish National Biodiversity Data Centre and will cater for up to 20 international individuals.
Training period:
February-March 2010
Exact dates to be finalised by mentor
Target Audience:
MSc students, PhD students as well as early career researchers
Practical experiences:
- 1 day fieldwork + 3 days lab work
Name of mentor / supervisor:
Institution/Organisation:
Unit/Department/Laboratory:
Ecological Consultancy Services Ltd.
Address:
Apex House,
Greenmount Industrial Estate,
Harolds Cross Road,
Dublin 12,
Ireland