Macroivertebrate exam

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What does benthic mean?

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Lives on the bottom.

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What does the prefix macro mean?

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Big enough that you can see it with an unaided eye.

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What is an aquatic macroinvertebrate?

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An organism without a backbone that lives in water.

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What is NOT true about an aquatic macroinvertebrate?

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Has a backbone.

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What is a water penny?

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A type of aquatic macroinvertebrate.

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What is a mayfly?

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A type of aquatic macroinvertebrate.

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What are the main habitats for macroinvertebrates?

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Freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments.

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What role do macroinvertebrates play in the ecosystem?

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They serve as indicators of water quality and are a food source for fish.

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What is the significance of studying macroinvertebrates?

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They help assess the health of aquatic ecosystems.

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What are some examples of macroinvertebrates?

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Insects, crustaceans, and mollusks.