Araneísmo no ensino de biologia: uma proposta de material informativo e exemplares incrustados em resina

Abstract

The present research addresses two species of arachnids as the main factors of medical interest in Paraná's territory. These, in turn, are responsible for loxoscelism and phoneutrism, respectively caused by spiders of the genus Loxosceles sp. and Phoneutria sp.. This topic is considered a public health problem, not only from the current decade, but much earlier. In this way, we seek to develop a didactic model with crystal resin on araneism for secondary school, as these bearers of an active voice in society and can become a vehicle of disseminating the information presented in this research, accompanied by informative material for prevention purposes of possible accidents. During the course of this study, the animals belonging to the Order Araneae are described, as well as the fundamental aspects of the genera of interest here, Loxosceles sp. and Phoneutria sp.. For the study of the aforementioned genres, weaknesses were pointed out in the current method of conservation of specimens and the technique of encrusting dead specimens in super transparent low viscosity Polyester Crystal Resin, with the aim of facilitating handling and observation, increase the durability of the specimens. The research is exploratory in nature, aiming to promote prevention actions for potential accidents related to arachnidism through the identification of resin-preserved specimens. This research will be based on a field study of an applied nature and its data will be analyzed qualitatively. At the end of the project, it is expected that information regarding loxoscelism and phoneutrism will be satisfactorily disseminated to secondary school students and possible accidents related to araneism will be prevented through the identification of real resin specimens.