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Are higher macroinvertebrate indicators of less or more stream health? Do different invertebrate species have different tolerances to pollutants, thus can be used as an indicator of stream health?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter54: Ecosystems And Global Change

Section: Chapter Questions

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Are higher macroinvertebrate indicators of less or more stream health?

Do different invertebrate species have different tolerances to pollutants, thus can be used as an indicator of stream health?

does Aquatic vegetation has a greater influence on zooplankton or benthic macroinvertebraes

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