2008 年 24 巻 p. 7-12
The Taxonomists Association for Freshwater Animals, Japan (TAFA), was organized in 2000 by taxonomists specializing in freshwater invertebrates of Japan. Activities of the TAFA cover integration and public opening of bibliographic and systematic information, and improvement of maintenance for specimens used in taxonomic works of Japanese freshwater invertebrates. Various problems regarding social needs and public interests for freshwater invertebrates are discussed at the several scientific meetings.