The populations distribution and abundance of the date mussel Lithophaga lithophaga and the withe piddock Pholas dactylus will be assessed by scientific diving down to 10 m depth along the promontory of Ancona. Moreover the bioerosive patterns of the two species will be compared on different lithologies.
Language requirements:
english
Specific competences required :
diving license and medical certification
Safety issues:
Student may be involved in diving activities to collect the samples
Accommodation possibilities :
Host istitute has no facilities regardong accommodation
Additional costs to be covered by the student:
No
