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Taxonomy of European biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

 Description of project: 

The aim of this project is to train a student in basic taxonomy of biting midges, including those of medical importance. Practical training in laboratory will concern the following questions: - Mounting on microscope slides - Morphology of all stages, with special attention paid for the diagnostic characters - Natural history, ecology, distribution, classifications, etc. Biting midges of veterinary and medical importance. - Determinations of subfamilies, tribes, genera and species of European fauna - Methods of collecting
Duration of training: 
2 weeks
Training period: 
To be discussed with mentor Mentor is not available September 2009
Target Audience: 
MSc students, PhD students as well as early career researchers
Practical experiences: 
Training will be concentrated on practicals: see description of project
Lectures: 
Informal talks when applicable
Name of mentor / supervisor: 
Prof. Ryszard Szadziewski
Institution/Organisation: 
University of Gdańsk
Unit/Department/Laboratory: 
Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Address: 
Pilsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland