Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology, Research institute in Yekaterinburg, Russia
The Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology is a research facility in Yekaterinburg that investigates the flora and fauna of the Ural region through scientific study. Specialized laboratories and research facilities support work on how organisms interact with their environment.
The institute was founded in 1944 and became a central research facility of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Since its establishment, it has adapted to changing priorities in ecological science and has pursued different research directions.
The institute holds extensive collections that document how ecological research methods have developed in Russia, showing the evolution of scientific approaches over many decades.
The facility is located on 8 March Street 202 in Yekaterinburg and is accessible on weekdays. Visitors should check in advance whether tours or access to the botanical collections are available.
The research teams conduct field studies across diverse habitats in the Ural region, observing environmental changes and species interactions in real settings. This hands-on work in the field forms a key part of how the institute develops its findings.
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