Macroinvertebrate Identification Key - Stroud Water Research …
If you want to identify an aquatic macroinvertebrate you found in a stream, scroll down to use our identification key. Our key is an example of a dichotomous key — at each step you choose between two mutually exclusive statements about a characteristic.
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A Sociotechnical System Supporting Taxonomic Identification Activities in Volunteer-Based Water Quality Biomonitoring
Physical Characteristics: Generally rather large macroinvertebrates with varying body shapes ranging from being rather stocky and robust, to elongate or spider-like. Legs are either along the body or close to the head on more elongated specimens. Large eyes are on the side of the head.
Macroinvertebrate Identification Key
Macroinvertebrate Identification Key
Identification Cards were developed and authored by Mike Beauchene, former CT DEEP State RBV Program Coordinator. All line drawings are courtesy of Mike Beauchene/CT DEEP.
Identification Guide to Freshwater Macroinvertebrates 970 Spencer Road Avondale, Pennsylvania 19311 © Stroud Water Research Center Macroinvertebrate images prepared for Stroud Water Research Center by Mr. Kevin Gill
Key to Macroinvertebrate Life in the River Author: University of Wisconsin-Extension Environmental Resources Center Subject: A visual key to the identification of river critters Keywords: aquatic insects, macroinvertebrate, identification, key, water quality Created Date: 3/25/2002 11:20:46 PM
Macroinvertebrate Identification Key Author: Stroud Water Research Center Subject: macroinvertebrate identification Created Date: 20120214202458Z
Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit Benthic Macroinvertebrates 15 Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Family: Chironomidae
Macroinvertebrates” by Bruce C Chessman. Marine & Freshwater Research 2003, 54, 95-103. NR NR NR Green, white or black. Swims with smooth motion. Teardrop shape, jerking movement. Swims with a jerk using antennae. Seed Shrimp Copepod Water Flea Flattened Shell with small hump. Spiral Shell, opening on the left. Spiral Shell, opening on the ...