Approximately five thousand insects are included in this collection of insects from southeast Kansas and the four-state area as well as selected specimes from the tropics. The collection is housed in modern cabinets and is used for reference in classes. For information about the collection, contact Dr. R.L. Dinkins . Fish and Herptile Collections Fish and herpetological collections are maintained by the department. They are used extensively for instruction.
Students learn curation and can access a reference collection to help identification.
The collection is also a research depository. For information, contact Dr. Jim Triplett . This lab supports instruction and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Most inorganic water quality tests can be performed here. A research-grade microscope allows all students to perform more exact identifications of aquatic invertebrates using the latest identification keys.