The Bug Page
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Learn more about the Intel Play QX3 Microscope
Creeks, streams and waterways are full of different types of critters. Not all, however, have advocacy groups chaining themselves to rocks, or politicians turning red with rage over their fate. Stream invertebrates, or bugs, are a good indication of the health of streams.The purpose of this page is for general knowledge only. It is not recommended that you hold your bugs up to the screen (they will look much smaller). And, for heaven's sake, DO NOT TAKE YOUR MONITOR INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE CREEK! (The telephone line probably won't reach.)
- Hints on Identifying Bugs
- Videos from Our Intelplay QX3 Microscope
- Photos from Our Intelplay QX3 Microscope
- Category One Taxa Pollution sensitive organisms found in good quality water.
- Category Two Taxa Somewhat pollution tolerant organisms can be found in good to fair water.
- Category Three Taxa Pollution tolerant organisms can be in any quality water.