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Use of Chironomidae (Diptera) Surface-Floating Pupal Exuviae as a Rapid Bioassessment Protocol for Water Bodies
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Use of Chironomidae (Diptera) Surface-Floating Pupal Exuviae as a Rapid Bioassessment Protocol for Water Bodies

Use of Chironomidae (Diptera) Surface-Floating Pupal Exuviae as a Rapid Bioassessment Protocol for Water Bodies

DOI:
10.3791/52558-v

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08:27 min

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July 24, 2015

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1Department of Entomology,University of Minnesota, 2Biology, Chemistry & Physics, and Mathematics Department,Northern State University, 3Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division,Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 4RMB Environmental Laboratories, Inc.

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:26Surface-Floating Pupal Exuviae (SFPE) Field Collection
  • 02:17Sample Picking for 300 SFPE Subsamples
  • 04:01Genus Identification
  • 06:38Results: Representative SFPE Detection and Analysis
  • 07:39Conclusion

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Rapid bioassessment protocols using benthic macroinvertebrates are often used to monitor and assess water quality. An efficient protocol involves collections of Chironomidae surface-floating pupal exuviae (SFPE). Here, techniques for field collection, laboratory processing, slide mounting, and identification of Chironomidae SFPE are described.

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Keywords: ChironomidaeDipteraSurface-floating Pupal ExuviaeRapid BioassessmentWater QualityBenthic MacroinvertebratesBiological IndicatorsWater Pollution

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