Tentative Programme
​Possible Session Topics:
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Ant History and Taxonomy (it is unclear if history relates to ants or to taxonomy)
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Morphology and Functions of Ants in Ecosystems
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Ant Community and Structure
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Ant diversity and biogeography (it does not really make sense to talk about ant biodiversity)
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Ant Ecology and Behavior
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Ant Genetics & Genomics
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Symbiosis in Ants
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Ant Research in Malaysia
Day 1
2 sessions: 2 keynote speakers
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(1) Session 1 - 8 oral presentations
(2) Session 2 - 8 oral presentations
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Welcoming Dinner
Day 2
(1) Session 3 - 6 oral presentations
(2) Session 4 - 8 oral presentations
(3) Session 5 - 4 oral presentations
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Closing Ceremony
Day 3
Excursion day to Kawang Forest/also part of ant course
Day 4-5
Ant Course
Part 1: Systematic ants sampling and biodiversity assessment
Part 2: Ants identification based on Borneo Ant Keys to Genus Level
Part 3: Depositing ants in BORNEENSIS