Report from the business trip, Auburn university, Alabama, USA, Iqbal

During four-month internship from January 31st to May 31st, 2023, I had the opportunity to conduct three significant experiments. The initial experiment focused on refining techniques to assess the sublethal impacts of ammonia on adult freshwater mussels (Unionidae). The second experiment involved the meticulous assessment of a methodology for gauging the standard metabolic rates of crayfish, with the red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) serving as the chosen test species. Lastly, I delved into studying the repercussions of artificial light pollution on the standard metabolic rate of Procambarus clarkii.

Throughout my internship, I had the privilege to explore various locations, and I also had the honour of participating in the "ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN BIOLOGISTS" conference held in North Carolina.