Methods and Tools for Studying Sponges
Bocas ARTS PI, Dr. Robert W. Thacker, has developed a number of tools for training in sponge identification, systematics, and taxonomy. These tools include a series of How-To videos, an illustrated multilingual glossary of terms, a formal ontology, and downloadable protocols. Scroll down to see what is available now.
How-To Videos on Methods in Sponge Taxonomy and Systematics
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Why study sponges
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How to collect a sponge
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How to preserve sponges
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Video Transcript
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Protocols
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Protocols
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How to prepare sponge spicules
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Protocols
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How to cut a section of a sponge
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Protocols
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Why Taxonomy is Important [coming soon]
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Glossary, Ontology and other Tools
TaxaGloss is a translation tool and illustrated glossary of technical terms for the study of biodiversity.
Click here to enter TaxaGloss and choose Porifera to access terms used in the study of sponges. |
PORO is the formal ontology developed for terms covering the anatomy of sponges.
Click here to enter PORO |
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