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Bocas ARTS PI, Dr. Rosana Rocha, has developed a number of tools for training in tunicate identification, systematics, and taxonomy. This includes a series of How-To videos, an illustrated multilingual glossary of terms, and downloadable protocols. Scroll down to see what is available now.

How-To videos on methods in Tunicate taxonomy and systematics

Why Study Ascidians

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How to Collect an Ascidian

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How to Relax and Preserve Ascidians

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How to Make a Spicule Preparation

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How to Dissect a Solitary Ascidian

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How to Dissect a Colonial Ascidian

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Glossary, Ontology and other Tools

TaxaGloss is a translation tool and illustrated glossary of technical terms for the study of biodiversity. Click here to enter TaxaGloss and choose Tunicate to access terms used in the study of Tunicates.