About this episode
In this episode, Zsofia Szendrei chats with Dr. Eric Benbow about his research on aquatic and decomposition ecology and the role of insects and microbes in various ecosystems.
In this episode, we chatted with Dr. Eric Benbow, a professor of aquatic and decomposition ecology at Michigan State University. His work highlights the broad applications of entomology, with a primary focus on how insects and microbes interact with each other across a variety of settings. More specifically in the ways diseases spread, decomposition, and even the ways that insects can be used as food and livestock feed in Africa! Learn more about Dr. Benbow's work here! Watch this episode o...
People in this episode
Host: Zsofia Szendrei
Guest: Dr. Eric Benbow
Topics covered
- aquatic ecology
- decomposition ecology
- entomology
- insect-microbe interactions
- disease spread
- insects as food
Keywords
- entomology
- ecology
- insects
- microbes
- decomposition
- disease
- livestock feed
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan State University
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