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Desert “time capsules” of biodiversity support ancient, but at-risk, fauna
The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) spans almost a quarter of Australia’s landmass and is one of the largest underground freshwater sources on Earth. Basin water is concealed from the outside world by a layer of impermeable rock, but at the margins of the GAB, this layer is thinnest and allows water to seep above ground […]
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Invertebrates as pets: The truth behind the trade
For some people, the idea of having tarantulas and scorpions living in their house is a nightmare; for others, keeping insects is a hobby and a passion. Guest post by Charlotte Lassaline from the Invasion Science and Wildlife Ecology Research Team at the University of Adelaide and Environment Institute. The collection of invertebrates is a pastime […]
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The 7th Waterbug Workshop
The Waterbug Workshop is an introduction to the taxonomic identification of freshwater invertebrates. The workshop will be held at Monash University, Melbourne on 11th-13th April 2012 and will cover a little about the ecology and behaviour of freshwater invertebrates, as well as their taxnomy and how to identify them. The workshop is designed to give […]
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