Guide to Aquatic Insects & Crustaceans - Softcover

Izaak Walton League Of America

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811732452 ISBN 13: 9780811732451

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2005

Synopsis

* Fully illustrated guide to identifying water-dwelling macroinvertebrates* A handy resource for anglers, students, biologists, or anyone else spending time near rivers and streams * Gives tips for distinguishing similar species and includes information for each species on behavior and role played in the ecosystem From the damselfly to the whirligig beetle, our nation's streams are teeming with critters. This convenient, inexpensive guide allows you to identify any that you find--whether you're working on your fly tying, researching the local insect life, or just mucking around in the river. Also includes information on the river conservation and management work performed by the Izaak Walton League, making this an especially valuable resource for stream monitors, biologists, and other specialists.

About this title

About the Author

Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League of America is a national conservation organization whose mission is to conserve, maintain, protect, and restore soil, air, woods, wildlife, and--especially--waters in the United States, and to promote the means and opportunities for the education of the public.

Edition details

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811732452
• ISBN 13: 9780811732451
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80