- Event name : 1st International Training Workshop on Taxonomy of Bivalve Molluscs
- Event Dates: 10-14 May, 2016
- Event Venue: School of Marine Sciences Auditorium, CUSAT
- Event Organizers :
Department of Marine Biology,
Microbiology and Biochemistry
School of Marine Sciences
Co-Organisers
Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
University of Kerala, Kariavattom
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
In collaboration with
National Museum of Wales, and School of Ocean Sciences Bangor University,
North Wales, United Kingdom
Workshop on Taxonomy of Bivalve Molluscs Description
Phylum Mollusca is the largest group of animals existing today that are distributed in large numbers in marine, estuarine and freshwater habitats. The class Bivalvia in Mollusca is commonly referred to as clams, mussels, cockles, oysters, and scallops. More than 30,000 living species of bivalves have been described from different aquatic systems. Even though records on the taxonomy, distribution and diversity of species are available from different ecosystems, they lack clarity in specific identification characters and descriptions. Moreover species identification especially in the Arabian Sea and associated regions have been inconsistent, such that many ambiguities in bivalve taxonomy remain. The dearth of scientific trained manpower is a serious issue in identifying species. Taking into account this background it was felt necessary by researchers of the Department of Marine Biology,
Microbiology and Biochemistry to collaborate with the National Museum of Wales, UK with the aim of increasing regional capacity in the identification of the bivalve fauna. So the proposed workshop is structured on the following goals and objectives.
Goals of the Workshop
- Why taxonomy matters
- Principles and history of zoological nomenclatur.
- Collections, preservation and maintenance
- Literature sources
- Bivalve form
- Bivalve families
- Molecular analysis
- Functional morphology
- Practical identification skills
- Field craft
Objectives
- A Review of Families
- Lectures on Functional morphology
- Local relevance
- Skill levels
Program Schedule
Day 1 (10/05/2016)
- Inauguration and invited lectures
Dr. Graham Oliver Ph.D., FLS, FIBiol, FRGS.
National Museum of Wales and
School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, North Wales, UK - Dr. N.V. Subba Rao
Former Chief Scientist, Zoological Survey of India - Dr. Ramakrishna
Former Director, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata - Dr. K.K. Appukuttan
Former Head, Molluscan Fisheries Division (MFD) , CMFRI, Kochi - Dr. K. Sunilkumar Mohamed
The Head, Molluscan Fisheries Division (MFD), CMFRI, Kochi - Dr. Hari Krishnan K.
Scientist E-I, The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Kerala
Day 2 (11/05/2016)
- Why taxonomy matters and practical sessions
Day 3 (12/05/2016)
- Lectures on functional morphology, local relevance, and practical sessions
Day 4 (13/05/2016)
- Field sampling along coastal waters, dissection
Day 5 (14/05/2016)
- Practical session and Interaction
Brochure
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Contact
For correspondence:
- Dr. S. Bijoy Nandan (Organising Secretary)
Mob. +91 – 9446022880, E-mail: bijoynandan@yahoo.co.in - Mr. Jayachandran P.R. (Associate Organising Secretary)
Mob. +91 – 9447726421, E-mail: Jayachandranpr@cusat.ac.in
For details visit:
www.cusat.ac.in
www.keralauniversity.ac.in