MICROBIAL MODELS IN MT. CALAVITE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
(May 2021 - February 2024)
This is a sub-component of the project MATAPAT that aims to investigate the unbeknownst microbial diversity in the protected areas of MCWS. The collection of litter along an elevational belt was conducted on two seasons (wet and dry) and was further analyzed in the controlled laboratory set-ups.
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Key findings
The model confirmed that myxomycetes and protosteloid amoebae follow the macroecological concept of elevational diversity gradient.
Members
NIKKI HEHERSON A. DAGAMAC
Project Leader​​​​​
JOHN CARLO SANTOS
Field collector
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CHRISTON JAIRUS RACOMA
Myxomycetes
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CHRISTIAN ELMARC BAUTISTA
Protosteloid Amoebae​​
AKIRA KOMODA
Protosteloid Amoebae​​
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ALLAN MIGUEL TOMIMBANG
Protosteloid Amoebae​​
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Partners
d’Aboville Foundation
Tamaraw Conservation Program
DENR-MIMAROPA​
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Contact us
Laboratory 11, 4th Floor, Main Building, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila