Sentences with phrase «of aquatic invertebrates»

Common and scientific names of aquatic invertebrates from the United States and Canada: Mollusks, 2nd ed.

To rule out the possibility that the unsuccessful search was due to their method, the researchers also used the same approach to look for evidence of the dispersal of aquatic invertebrates.

When rain fills the massive footprints left by elephants, communities of aquatic invertebrates quickly move in

Not exact matches

The Lodi Rules ™ Program certifies sustainable management of the ecosystem, soils, water, business practices, human resources, and pest control with an emphasis on reducing pesticide risk to farm workers, consumers, small aquatic invertebrates, birds, and bees.

In particular, the delivery of additional environmental water is expected to support on - going improvement in the condition and extent of the aquatic herb known as Ruppia tuberose which provides critical habitat for fish and invertebrate species in the Coorong Southern Lagoon.

With this package you can see 32,000 aquatic animals — 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the world — during your stay at the Hilton Chicago.

Beds of underwater grasses act as nurseries that shelter young fish and aquatic invertebrates.

«It's a neat study,» says zoologist David Bilton, who studies aquatic invertebrates at the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom.

Pyrethroids are showing up not only in sediments, but also in the currents of California rivers, at levels toxic to insects and aquatic invertebrates that fish and other animals feed on.

In lakes, elevated chloride levels have been shown to alter the composition of fish, invertebrates, and the plankton that form the base of the aquatic food web.

The two co-located exhibitions housed some 129 vendors, from 21 different countries, representing all facets of the pet care industry and the aquatic world such as ornamental fish, invertebrates and plants and accessories showcases.

Stocking Up The major groups of livestock a retailer needs to consider if carrying a full line of aquatics are Florida - raised fish, captive and wild - caught Southeast Asian fish, African fish (wild - caught), Rift Lake cichlids, wild South American fish, koi and goldfish, captive and wild - caught marine fish, marine invertebrates, wild or captive - raised corals, live rock for marine applications, freshwater aquarium aquatic plants, freshwater pond aquatic / bog plants and genetic discus strains.

Dr. Miller - Morgan has over 20 years of experience in aquatic animal medicine, the last 18 of which have focused on fish and aquatic invertebrates.

And finally, the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM) is an organization of veterinarians and other professionals interested in aquatic animals (marine mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates,Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM) is an organization of veterinarians and other professionals interested in aquatic animals (marine mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates,aquatic animals (marine mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, etc.).

Its small size makes it perfect for offices and bedrooms, with an ideal amount of space for small ground - dwelling lizards, geckos, arboreal or aquatic frogs, newts, salamanders, toads and many invertebrates.

For many shops that carry a full line of both marine equipment and aquatic livestock, the category of invertebrates is frequently an afterthought.

Inventory activities include counting seals, documenting insects, spotting birds, examining aquatic invertebrates and using technology to better understand the varied ecosystems of these unique national parks in an urban area.

Fish and aquatic invertebrates are typical of the Indo - Pacific region.

Upon completion, candidates should possess a strong understanding of the following: quarantine purpose and procedures, common disease causing agents and related medical treatments, water quality parameters and relatedness, advanced filtration systems, nitrogen cycle, system components and design, general fish and invertebrate anatomy and standard practices and procedures in aquatic husbandry.

Water monitoring will be done through a comprehensive and integrated approach that quantifies and assesses the sources, transport, loadings, fate, and types of oil sands contaminants in the Athabasca River system and effects on key aquatic ecosystem components (both within the oil sands development area and in downstream receiving environments) that are measures of ecosystem health and integrity (fish, invertebrates).

Millions of people rely on fish and aquatic invertebrates for their food security and as an important source of protein and some micronutrients.

Criteria Description Fish Toxicity Measure of the acute toxicity to fish (both saltwater and freshwater) Daphnia Toxicity Measure of the acute toxicity to Daphnia (invertebrate aquatic organisms) Algae Toxicity Measure of the acute toxicity to aquatic plants Persistence / Biodegradation Rate of degradation for a substance in the environment (air, soil, or water) Bioaccumulation Potential for a substance to accumulate in fatty tissue and magnify up the food chain Climatic relevance Measure of the impact a substance has on the climate (e.g., ozone depletion, global warming, etc.) Other Any additional characteristic (e.g., soil organism toxicity, WGK water classification, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous criteria 1.3.3 Material Class Criteria The following material classes are flagged due to the concern that at some point in their life cycle they may have negative impacts on human and environmental health.