NTNU Barcoding Norwegian Rotifers (VERBANIA) (DTA.AD002.602)

Thematic area

Earth system science and environmental technologies

Project area

Structure responsible for the research project

Water research institute (IRSA)

Project manager

DIEGO FONTANETO
Phone number: 0323518300
Email: diego.fontaneto@irsa.cnr.it

Abstract

Norway is generally considered to host a large diversity of rotifer species, having perhaps 500 of the global 2000 species, based on gross best estimates. The majority is found in shallow freshwater locations. Thus, considering the current known species number is around 310 species in fresh water (347 in total across all nature types), this group holds a large potential for containing new species for Norway. In addition to rotifers, we also expect that coastal fishless ponds may be a hotspot for groups of invertebrates within other taxa that are currently classified as red listed and may additionally host new species. Furthermore, by completing a barcode library for rotifers, these traditionally taxonomic demanding organisms will have a significantly decreased work load required for future distribution mapping.

Start date of activity

01/06/2020

Keywords

NTNU, Rotifers, Barcoding

Last update: 22/04/2025