Tuesday 6th June 2006 - Colour in Nature

Peter Smithers (Scientific Officer, School of Biological Sciences, University of Plymouth)

Peter Smithers has always been fascinated by the ecology of invertebrates, but it is the arachnids that have been the main focus of his recent work. His main areas of interest are the ecology of cave invertebrates, interactions between humans and invertebrates in their homes, the ecology of Andean paramos and the effects of invasive species on our native fauna.
He also has a keen interest in stimulating the next generation of invertebrate biologists by interacting with local schools and youth organisations.