Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Aquatic Insect Biodiversity and Conservation
ID
420-531 (CNRE-81P)
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There are many different kinds of aquatic insects and almost every type of freshwater environment will have some kind of aquatic insect living in it. This publication describes the biology of aquatic insects, why they are important in aquatic ecosystems, and conservation concerns.
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Publication Date
December 17, 2019
