Understanding Ecological Principles through Parasitological Pedagogy
Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2007, Volume 28
Gregory J. Sandland, Jillian Detwiler & Dennis J. Minchella
Abstract
Parasites comprise over 50% of the organisms on earth, yet they receive little attention in either lecture or laboratory components of ecology courses. This is a major shortcoming given the important role that these organisms play in ecosystem dynamics. The following exercises utilize parasites to teach students about key ecological ideas, experimental design, field-sampling methods, and parasite identification. In general, these labs are relatively easy to perform (for both instructors and students) and provide novel means of teaching (and reinforcing) traditional ecological concepts in exciting unconventional ways.
Keywords: ecology, parasites, host
Purdue University (2006)
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