macroinvertebrates
Freshwater macroinvertebrates
Macroinvertebrates are very good indicators of stream health. Some of these organisms can tolerate a polluted environment, while others can only live in a healthy freshwater habitat with good water quality.
The following macroinvertebrates can be found in Virginia streams.
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