Conducting a macro-invertebrate survey - pond dipping. |
Pond Louse - Asellus aquaticus |
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Dredged with fine net into 100cc pot |
Spread on white china plate |
Very small Caddis Fly larva in centre picture |
Beetle larva |
Midge larva or Bloodworm - Chironomus sp. |
Tubifex |
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Freshwater Shrimp - Gammarus |
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Pond Snail - Lymnaea sp. |
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Old battered Giant Puffballs - Calvatia gigantea |
Copparding a Crack Willow - Salix Fragilis |
Not so Fragilis |
Seven years since last pollarding - very thick growth |
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Alder - Alnus glutinosa - badly storm damaged |