This site is great for a detailed step-by-step overview: https://microcosmos.foldscope.com/?p=17901

 

Collection of moss/lichen/algae:

 

Carefully document sites of collection of moss/lichen/algae:

• If possible, maximize diversity: 

  • of moss/lichen/algae species, 

  • of substrate (ground, tree, log, rock, water)

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1. Once you locate a sample that you want to collect, label a bag (either plastic or paper is fine) with the following information so that samples can be easily matched to photos:GPS location (latitude and longitude)

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             a. Use phone to record latitude and longitude 

• compass app or map app will do this  

• to convert Degrees/Minutes/Seconds to decimal: https://www.latlong.net/degrees-minutes-seconds-to-decimal-degrees

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             b. Collector information (name, date, sample and photo number)

• Please label with the following format: TT_your intials_date_sample (a-z)_1 or 2 (1 is broader photo, 2 is close up photo – see below)

• Example: TT_BFM_05May2020_a_1

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2. Photograph location in nature

• Take two photos, one closer up and one further out so that surroundings are visible. 

• Label photos with the following format: TT_your intials_date_sample (a-z)_1 or 2 (1 is broader photo, 2 is close up photo)

• These photos will be uploaded when you complete the Tardigrade Collection Form below.

 

3.  Place sample in a bag (do not seal the bag, mold will grow in a sealed bag if there is moisture)

 

4. Complete Tardigrade Collection Form: https://airtable.com/shrJEfEumWvOappcz

(You will need to complete a separate form for each sample you collect.)

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Mail samples to:

 

Te-Wen Lo

Ithaca College

Department of Biology

953 Danby Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

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