Barcode Long Island Team

Team Info

Program:
Barcode Long Island
Year:
2025-26
Research Topic:
Wildlife
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Animals: Invertebrate

Project:

The effects of Soil Composition on Ant Biodiversity
Students:
Nicholas Galvin Gusmano, Jaron Schachner, Valentina Lopez, Noah Daher
School:
Portledge School, Nassau
Mentors:
Kevin Coleman

Abstract:

This project aims to investigate the biodiversity of ant species from three locations, an urban, suburban and wooded area. Because soils often have different nutrient levels due to development, fertilizer use, and pollution, in these areas, we will attempt to discover which factors may lead to differences in ant communities.

Poster:

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