Sorting

Bulk samples from different sampling methods will be initially separated into taxonomic groups and later into morphospecies

Bulk samples from different sampling methods will be initially separated into taxonomic groups and later into morphospecies

Bulk samples from different sampling methods will be initially separated into taxonomic groups and later into morphospecies

Stereomicroscopes are used for sorting and basic identification in the field stations

Sorting and preparation of lepidopterans (bufferflies and moths) by a taxonomic expert

Sorting and preparation of lepidopterans (bufferflies and moths) by a taxonomic expert

Sorting and preparation of lepidopterans (bufferflies and moths) by a taxonomic expert

Sorting tray with several species of spiders

Stereomicroscopes are used for sorting and basic identification in the field stations

Basic identification of spcies of bats in the field by a taxonomic expert

Example of sorting equipment for a taxonomic expert

Presorting orthopterans, a group of insects

Sorting bulk samples into target taxa is an important part of the sorting pipeline

Sorting and mounting of dipterans (flies)

Sorting and mounting of dipterans (flies)

Sorting and mounting of dipterans (flies)

Sieving and sorting leaf litter and soil samples for collecting microsnails (smaller than 1 cm)