2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Study of the environmental education using an endangered species of the water beetle, Acilius kishii Nakane.
| Project/Area Number |
21700786
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Science education
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| Research Institution | University of Fukui |
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Principal Investigator |
HOSHINA Hideto 福井大学, 教育地域科学部, 准教授 (80334803)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2012
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| Keywords | 環境 / 絶滅危惧種 |
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| Research Abstract |
This study is the environmental education using an endangered species of the water beetle, Acilius kishii. Firstly, the complete technique of breeding of this species is endeavored. The water beetle inhabits a coolpond, Yashigaike Pond, therefore, temperature is important factor in breeding. Moreover, reservation of water fleas which are foods of larva of the water beetle. In the nextplace, environmental education using the water beetle is conducted. Acilius kishiiis a small aquatic insect but it is cleared that the water beetle is a useful educationalmaterial.
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