Herpetofauna Systematics, from March to April 2024. This activity is part of the Research and Development Department’s (Litbang) program, aimed to enhance the knowledge of KSH Junior Members (AM) in herpetology.
The GSD was divided into five sessions, covering topics from the Amphibia, Testudinata, Crocodylia, Serpentes, and Lacertilia divisions. The sessions were held every weekend, with participants from AM 34, the youngest cohort. Each session was delivered by the Senior Council of each respective division and concluded with an oral post-test.The GSD #1 included a general overview of animal systematics, herpetofauna taxonomy and classification, a brief review of herpetofauna evolution and phylogeny, and understanding herpetofauna identification methods.
The culmination of GSD #1: Herpetofauna Systematics was the Final Assessment (PA) on Saturday, May 4, 2024, held at the gazebo of the Faculty of Biology, UGM. The assessment took place from 11:40 AM to 1:40 PM WIB using Google Forms. Participants were divided into three groups and stationed around the gazebo under the supervision of the Senior Council. Overall, the GSD #1: Herpetofauna Systematics series ran smoothly and is expected to significantly enhance the herpetological knowledge of the participants.[Author: KSH]
