Analysis should include
- definition of macroinvertebrates
- the use of macroinvertebrates to calculate a stream’s pollution tolerance index
- identification of group one taxa organisms
- identification of group two taxa organisms
- identification of group three taxa organisms.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the water quality if there are organisms in group one taxa? Explain.
- What is the water quality if there are organisms in group two taxa only? Explain.
- What is the water quality if there are organisms in group three taxa only? Explain.
Teacher Resource:
Marvelous Macroinvertebrates, PennState Extension