Museu Entomológico Fritz Plaumann, Entomological museum in Seara, Brazil.
Description
The Museu Entomológico Fritz Plaumann is an insect research center located in Seara, in the state of Santa Catarina. The facility houses specimens collected from the Upper Uruguai river region and serves visitors who want to study insects from southern Brazil.
History
The city of Seara and Santa Catarina State University established this specialized research center in 1988. The museum grew from the recognition that the region held important insect specimens worth studying and protecting.
Culture
Fritz Plaumann spent his career studying insects native to Brazil using careful scientific observation. The collection reflects how people in this region learned to understand the natural world through detailed study of small creatures.
Practical
Visitors should arrange an appointment ahead of time with the museum staff, as the facility mainly serves researchers and educational groups. Plan your visit during weekday hours when the curatorial team is available to show you the collection.
Did you know?
The collection grew from the personal work of Fritz Plaumann, a researcher who spent decades collecting insects across this region. His dedication transformed the place into a key resource for studying insect life in southern Brazil.
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