Identifying Aquatic Invertebrates

Aquatic invertebrates all look the same to the untrained eye - strange and bizarre! Honestly, with some background information, even the most reluctant observer can learn to appreciate and identify these truly amazing life forms hiding at the bottom of a river.

Taking the time to identifying aquatic invertebrates is worthwhile for several reasons:

Aquatic invertebrates are interesting and easy to see.
Invertebrates are an important part of the food chain.
The presence or absence of a particular invertebrate can be an indication of pollution.

Click below to learn how to identify aquatic invertebrates!

Invertebrate Taxonomy

Invertebrate Identification

Invertebrate Identification Quiz

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