Introduction
This material was first developed as part of a larger palaeolimnology
course at University College London. The case studies were chosen from
published accounts in the scientific literature.
The content is divided into a theoretical and
practical session.
INDEX
Theoretical Objectives
- Introduction to cladoceran morphology and systematics
- Introduction to the modern ecology of the Cladocera
- Principles for the application of cladoceran analysis to palaeoecological
studies
- Casestudies- Eutrophication/Pesticides · Acidification · Climate Change
Practical Objectives
- Introduction to cladoceran morphology
- Access to important taxonomic and ecological literature
- The principles of cladoceran analysis in palaeoecological studies
- To develop an ability to recognise and identify exoskeletal components
- To recognise different species communities from sites of different
trophic status
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