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Evaluation of Aquatic Insect Diversity in Natural Water-Filled Tree Holes and their Artificial Analogues in a Tropical Forest of Western Ghats

Grantee Name: K.S. Anoop Das

Hotspot
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Location
India
Amount
$9,540
Dates
Aug 2009 – Nov 2010
Keywords
Research

Perform a much-needed scientific evaluation on the dynamics of the canopy-aquatic insects and other fauna of natural tree holes (phytotelmata) and their artificial analogues. Project explores how insects in tree holes are active colonizers trapped in a risky, mostly ephemeral habitat, and, along with other fauna, play a significant role in the ecosystem functioning in the forest canopy.

Strategic Direction :

2 Improve the conservation of globally threatened species through systematic conservation planning and action

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