Explore the fascinating world of aquatic macroinvertebrates in this 36-minute lecture from the Stream Ecology course. Delve into the drift paradox and gain insights into common non-insect macroinvertebrates. Learn about the two general life cycles of these organisms and understand how to model their movement. Discover the importance of macroinvertebrates in stream ecosystems, their trophic relationships, and their role as invertebrate consumers. Enhance your knowledge of stream ecology through this comprehensive overview, which covers key concepts from chapters on macroinvertebrates, invertebrate consumers, and trophic relationships in aquatic environments.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Objectives
Ok...what's a big invert?
Two general life cycles
Modeling movement
Taught by
Thomas Evans