The water boatman (Corixidae: Sigara) is a macroinvertebrate found in streams, lakes and ponds. Their hairy legs are adapted for swimming in slow-moving water.
New Zealand has over 200 species of freshwater macroinvertebrates. An invertebrate is an animal that lacks a backbone. ‘Macro’ means ...
In this activity, students collect and observe macroinvertebrates from a local freshwater stream.
We usually think of insects as being animals of the land, but did you know that many insects spend part ...
In July 2009, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand officials announced a significant milestone in their efforts to eradicate the southern saltmarsh ...
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