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Speaker: Christopher Moore, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Florida
Why Should We Care About Parasites? – Using Parasites as Indicators of Conservation & Ecological Restoration Success
Parasite diversity is one indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Many parasites require multiple types of hosts (invertebrates and vertebrates alike) to complete their lifecycles – if the hosts aren’t there, then the parasites that need those hosts won’t be there either. Come hear about parasite diversity in the Indian River Lagoon! How does parasite diversity in the IRL compare to other estuaries and coastal systems worldwide?
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Date and Time
Friday Feb 21, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Friday, February 21st from 6pm - 7pm
Location
The Loxahatchee River Center: 805 US HWY1 Jupiter, FL 33477
Fees/Admission
Free