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Enlace: http://www.nhm.org/expeditions/costarica/html/index.php
Descripción: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
«This project, funded by the National Science Foundation, focuses on the study of nudibranch mollusks of Costa Rica. It is a collaborative, international effort to train students to become professional systematic biologists and to increase the public’s understanding and protection of the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, which is not completely known. Additionally, we hope to help people better understand what nudibranchs are, why they are important, and how systematic research is done. The project also shows the excitement and challenges of doing scientific fieldwork and discovering new species, while showcasing the field expedition of a diverse team of scientists, educators, students and a videographer. We hope that this project will inspire young students from many backgrounds to consider a career in systematic biology as they better understand the work that systematic biologists undertake, why that work is important and the urgent need for such scientists.»
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