Everyone is familiar with terrestrial insects such as dragonflies, houseflies, mosquitoes, and beetles, but many of us are unaware that several insects live in the water during their larval stages. These insects are part of a larger group of organisms called aquatic macroinvertebrates, which also includes crustaceans, worms, and mollusks. They are called macroinvertebrates because they can be seen with the naked eye and lack vertebrae. The objective of this investigation is to identify common macroinvertebrates that live in streams and wetlands.
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Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/1/2009Stock # PB233X_10