Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit
Got bugs in your stream? This complete kit helps students discover the value of macroinvertebrates as living indicators of water quality. A totally reusable and flexible tool, this kit can be adapted for varying time limits, number of students, and grade levels.
All apparatus included for collecting, sorting, bioindex calculation, and identification.
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Colonize submerged leaves in stream habitats. The ability of freshwater macroinvertebrates to flourish depends upon the properties of the water and conditions in the environment. The relative abundance and variety of freshwater macroinvertebrates can be used as bioindicators to assess the quality of the water and the effects of land use on the environment.
Comprehensive Instructor’s Manual Includes:
- reference guide
- background material
- stream ecology experiment ideas
- field and data sheets to reproduce
- glossary
- diagrammed instructions
- dichotomous key
The Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit Includes
| Item Description (# of Items) |
|---|
| Mesh bags (6) |
| Waterproof marker (1) |
| Sieve (1) |
| Sorting trays (6) |
| Plastic Petri dishes (60) |
| Waterproof, illustrated, color coded (6 sorting sheets) |
| Thermometers (2) |
| Hand-held scale (1) |
| Brushes (12) |
| Spoons (12) |
| 21 full color flashcards (1 set) |
| Dichotomous Identification Key to Freshwater Macroinvertebrates (1) |
| Hand lenses (6) |
| MacroLens™ magnifier (1) |
| Nylon twine (1) |
| Zipper-top bags (6) |
| Tree Finder booklet (1) |
| Instructor’s manual with record sheets (1) |
| Rulers (2) |
| Waterproof tags (6) |
Ship Code: (NH) Non-Hazardous Material - No Fees Applicable
Ship Weight in lbs.: 10
Individual Items Available
| Item Description | Order Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh bags | 5882-LPB | $31.05 USD |
| 21 full-color Freshwater Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Insect Identification Flashcards | 5882-SA1 | $59.60 USD |
| Waterproof illustrated sorting sheets | 5882-SS6 | $58.25 USD |
| 22-full color Freshwater Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Insect Life Cycle & Habitat Flashcards. Includes activities | 5946 | $68.25 USD |
| Dichotomous Identification Key to Freshwater Macroinvertebrates, laminated, spiral bound | 5882-DK-6 | $41.55 USD |
| Biotic Index Data Sheet, laminated | 5882-DATA-6 | $16.20 USD |
| MacroLens™, 4" diameter, 4.5X magnification | 5508 | $16.95 USD |
| 6" Plastic 500 Micron Mesh Sieve | 5882-STR | $19.65 USD |
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