1.7-Training
and supervising the research team
The
training included lectures and laboratory periods about the following:
- Introduction
to the world of macroinvertebrates.
- The
role of macroinvertebrates in nature and conservation
- Basic
information on macroinvertebrates morphology and physiology.
- Identification
of major macroinvertebrates orders using identification keys and field
guides.
- Identification
of major macroinvertebrates families, genera and species using
identification keys and field guides.
- Training
on where, how and when to collect macroinvertebrates. Including methods and
tools of collecting and sampling.
- A
field trip to the location of the study to implement the training.
Dr.
Ahmad Katbeh-Bader, insect taxonomist (University of Jordan), trained and
supervised the research team. His duties included giving lectures and lab
training for the research team, field visits every 2 weeks during the period of
the survey, receiving the collected specimens at the University of Jordan
Insects Museum, sorting, identifying specimens, shipping unidentified specimens
for international specialists, and assistance in writing the study report.
Professor
Wolfgang Weitsbauer (Austria) also visited the team for several days and
advised the team about the biology and ecology of many groups, he also helped
in shipping of some groups to specialists in Austria, and other European
countries.
