Tardigrades are ubiquitous micrometazoans, yet their ecology and habitat preferences remain poorly understood. This is mostly due to lack of systematic studies with sufficient sampling effort that would enable multivariate analysis, which in turn is because of laborious and time-consuming methods. As moss rich and moist ecosystems, boreal peatlands could offer ideal habitats for tardigrades. Furthermore, peatland habitat heterogeneity could provide an interesting system to study the poorly known aspects of tardigrade ecology. In my doctoral thesis, I explored the main drivers of variation in tardigrade communities in different peatland habitat types and how communities differ in pristine, drained and restored peatlands.
PhD Seminar 11.9.2025
PhD Seminar by Hennariikka Mäenpää from University of Jyväskylä on the topic "In search of peatland tardigrades: methodological insights and community patterns across habitat and management types".
Open to everyone interested. The event offers a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. Welcome!
Open to everyone interested. The event offers a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. Welcome!
The seminar will be held at Ylistönrinne, where the Department of Biological and Environmental Science is located.
Event information
Event date
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Event type
Public lectures, seminars and round tables
Event language
English
Event organizer
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Event payment
Free of charge
