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X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Zhengyang Wang Thesis Defense (Naomi Pierce, Advisor)
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SUMMARY:Zhengyang Wang Thesis Defense (Naomi Pierce, Advisor)
DESCRIPTION:<p>	<strong><!--break-->Title:</strong> <em>Insect Conservation</em></p><p>	<strong>Abstract:</strong> <strong>Part 1: </strong><strong>Endangered Butterflies and Where to Find Them</strong>. I uncover the life-history and movement ecology of three genera of highly endangered butterflies.</p><p>	<strong>Part II:</strong> <strong>Scaling a Mountain</strong>. I study the biology behind caterpillar fungus, a widely collected insect-fungi symbiont whose per kilo price once reached higher than that of gold.</p><p>	<strong>Part III:</strong> T<strong>he Net</strong>. I investigate insect public perception, and the global trade of dead butterflies (as collectibles) and live ants (as pets).</p><p>	<strong>Committee:</strong> Naomi Pierce (Advisor), Kamal Bawa (UMass Boston), Brian Farrell, David Haig</p>
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