Sundarbans crow (Euploea crameri nicevillei) Case Study
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Continent: Asia
Country: Bangladesh
Grant Amount: $5,116
Awarded Date: October 24, 2024
Md Jahir Rayhan
Entomological Society of Chittagong University-ESCU
Shailabala Road, west to Chittagong-Hathazari way, Ma Nibas, Nandirhat
Hathazari
Chittagong
4335
Bangladesh
Tel: +8801874608814
Mob: +8801608125595
Investigating the ecology and threats of Euploea crameri nicevillei (Moore, 1890) from the Sundarbans Mangrove forest in Bangladesh
The study has been designed taking into consideration of following aims and objectives: 1. To investigate the hitherto unknown host-plant association and other ecological aspects of this butterfly through extensive field survey and controlled experimental activities. 2. Molecular characterization based on the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase 1 gene for proper identification, future works, and ecological assessment. 2. Understanding the potential threats on this butterfly to design further conservation action plans. 4. Awareness building through school campaigns, and providing the school children with leaflets containing message to conserve the biodiversity.
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