Macrobenthos

As the whole of the benthos in the benthic zone ( " ground waters " ) is referred to living organisms. Under macrozoobenthos in this case the animal organisms are summarized (still visible to the eye) to a defined size.

In this group are often represented (selection):

  • Coelenterates
  • Crabs,
  • Shells,
  • Snails,
  • Flatworms,
  • Leeches and
  • Insect larvae Stonefly larvae
  • Caddis fly larvae
  • Mayfly larvae
  • Großflüglerlarven
  • Dragonfly larvae
  • Beetles and beetle larvae
  • Dipterous

They are essential indicator species for aquatic habitat and are used to assess water quality.

  • Limnology
  • Oceanography
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