Description: This presentation will introduce you to some parasitic animals found in aquatic ecosystems. After a general overview, I will highlight some specific examples like Swimmer’s Itch, White Grub, and Black Spot that may be of particular interest for economic and recreational activities. I will also discuss some of our research on how parasites play a role in aquatic food webs. I will save some time at the end to show some specimens with our digital microscope system including some live parasites if available.

Speaker bio: Dr. Sarah Orlofske grew up in Southeastern WI and was always fascinated by aquatic life from a young age. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Wildlife from UWSP and then a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary biology from the University of Colorado – Boulder. She is passionate about studying the multifaceted ways parasites influence communities and ecosystems.

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