Macro-invertebrates
Before we inform you about this topic, you should know what a macro-invertebrate is. Macro-invertebrates are organisms that are large (macro) enough to be seen with the naked eye and lack a backbone (invertebrate). They inhabit all types of running waters, from fast flowing mountain streams to slow moving muddy rivers. We can use them to identify how polluted a stream is. By clicking on the tabs, you will learn about which specific macro-invertebrate tell you how polluted a stream is.
Some examples of macro-invertebrates are shown below.
Some examples of macro-invertebrates are shown below.