NTNU Barcoding Norwegian Rotifers (VERBANIA) (DTA.AD002.602)
Area tematica
Scienze del sistema Terra e tecnologie per l'ambiente
Area progettuale
Gestione sostenibile ed efficiente delle risorse naturali, degli ecosistemi e della biodiversità (DTA.AD002)Struttura responsabile del progetto di ricerca
Istituto di ricerca sulle acque (IRSA)
Responsabile di progetto
DIEGO FONTANETO
Telefono: 0323518300
E-mail: diego.fontaneto@irsa.cnr.it
Abstract
Norway is generally considered to host a large diversity of rotifer species, having perhaps 500 of the global 2000 species, based on gross best estimates. The majority is found in shallow freshwater locations. Thus, considering the current known species number is around 310 species in fresh water (347 in total across all nature types), this group holds a large potential for containing new species for Norway. In addition to rotifers, we also expect that coastal fishless ponds may be a hotspot for groups of invertebrates within other taxa that are currently classified as red listed and may additionally host new species. Furthermore, by completing a barcode library for rotifers, these traditionally taxonomic demanding organisms will have a significantly decreased work load required for future distribution mapping.
Data inizio attività
01/06/2020
Parole chiave
NTNU, Rotifers, Barcoding
Ultimo aggiornamento: 30/04/2025