Centipede Identification with Microscopes (Worcestershire)
Schedule
Wed Nov 02 2022 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
Location
Bishops Wood Centre | Worcester, EN
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There are 57 different species of centipede occurring naturally outdoors in the British Isles, many of which require microscopic examination in order to reliably identify to species. Join us to take your centipede identification skills to the next level.This course provides an introduction to identifying centipedes using the FSC AIDGAP ‘Key to the Identification of British Centipedes‘ by A.D. Barber. This includes a short presentation introducing the morphological features used to identify specimens to species level, followed by practical sessions guided by our expert tutor. During the lab sessions, you’ll explore a wide variety of different centipede species, including both common species and rare ones that can be trickier to find in the wild.
Through a combination of taught classroom content and lab-based practical sessions, learners will gain confidence in using the identification key and preserved specimens to identify centipedes to species level.
Certificate upon course completion.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Please note that this course will involve using specimens that have been killed and preserved.
This course is aimed at adults only and course attendees must be at least 18 years old in order to attend.
What will be covered during this course?
The external (morphological) features used in centipede identification
How to work through the ‘Key to the Identification of British Centipedes’ by A.D. Barber to determine centipede specimens accurately to species level
Practical experience observing centipede ID features using a microscope
No microscope experience is necessary – our tutors will set up and show you how to use a microscope
Cost £10
Please refer to our website for further information and to book.
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Where is it happening?
Bishops Wood Centre, Bishops Wood Lane Crossway Green,Stourport, United Kingdom, WorcesterEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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