Winter-Emerging Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) in Minnesota Trout Streams (original) (raw)

I could not have completed this work without the help and support of many individuals. First and foremost, I wish to thank my advisor, Dr. Len Ferrington, for all of the guidance, discussion, support, and encouragement he has offered over the past five years, and, of course, for sharing and passing on his passion and fascination with Chironomidae research. Len has helped to both focus and broaden my interests in aquatic entomology, conservation biology, and science as a whole. Additionally, Len has provided strong support and encouragement for my pursuit of numerous opportunities throughout the course of my graduate career, including research grants and fellowships, teaching and presentation opportunities, and international research and scholarship activities, all of which have greatly contributed to and enhanced my scholarly and professional development. Secondly, many thanks also go to Dr. Torbjørn Ekrem and Dr.