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Identification of terrestrial and
freshwater nematodes for
ecologists / environmentalists Correct identification is a prerequisite for virtually all nematological research. Proper positioning of nematodes under investigation within the taxonomic framework allows communications about the work, connection to relevant literature, the understanding of nematode community structures, and - last but not least - the publication of results.
Since nematode communities offer interesting possibilities in environmental studies, Wageningen University offers a morphology-based nematode identification course focusing on the routine identification of terrestrial and freshwater nematodes. During this course, the microscope work will be alternated by oral presentations. In the past 25 years, the focus of the course has been laid on the identification of adult nematodes till species level. With the growing interest of the use of nematodes in environmental studies we intend to put more emphasis on the applied aspect, the routine analyses of nematode communities in mass-slides (large slides containing a drop of suspension with hundreds of nematodes). This more applied approach also demands identification of juveniles. Beside identification till genus level, we will also pay attention to sampling, simple and more sophisticated extraction techniques, analyses in mass slides, functional groups, food web analyses and calculation of relevant indices. For those more interested in the old style course (species identification of adults), facilities and guidance will remain available.
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Date:
9 - 20 July 2012
Course supervision and teaching:
» Tom Bongers
Assisted by Verena Putzer and guest speakers
For whom?
There are no specific demands to follow this course but we expect that participants are familiar with the basic anatomy and morphology of nematodes.
More information:
The fee for the course is 2.000 Euro; this includes lunches, coffee/tea, excursions, identification literature, reprints and manuals. Accommodation is not included, please contact Lisette Groeneveld for a list of hotels, rooms and Bed & Breakfasts.
The course will be held at the Laboratory of Nematology (Wageningen University), from 9th till 20th of July 2012, daily from 9.00 till 17.00.
It might be worth mentioning that just prior to the course (July 5 - 6), there is an interesting symposium at Ghent University, focusing on the use of nematodes as environmental indicators.
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