Use of Chironomidae (Diptera) Surface-Floating Pupal Exuviae as a Rapid Bioassessment Protocol for Water Bodies
Title:
Use of Chironomidae (Diptera) Surface-Floating Pupal Exuviae as a Rapid Bioassessment Protocol for Water Bodies
Author:
Kranzfelder, Petra
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (507 seconds)
Series:
Environment
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Abstract:
Rapid bioassessment protocols using benthic macroinvertebrates are often used to monitor and assess water quality. An efficient protocol involves collections of Chironomidae surface-floating pupal exuviae (SFPE). Here, techniques for field collection, laboratory processing, slide mounting, and identification of Chironomidae SFPE are described.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/52558