Regional aquatic macroinvertebrate biodiversity
Sir, S.; White, K.N. (2023). Regional aquatic macroinvertebrate biodiversity. Georgia Journal of Science 81(2): 7
In: Georgia Journal of Science: Lawrenceville. ISSN 0147-9369, more
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central Georgia, bioindicator species, 18S nuclear DNA, COI mitochondrial DNA, water quality |
| Abstract |
Macroinvertebrates are sensitive to environmental conditions, giving them the ability to be utilized in studies indicating the health of their environment. Additionally, macroinvertebrates are an important food source for vertebrates and invertebrates. Since macroinvertebrates play such significant roles in the ecosystem, it is important to identify and document their presence. In order to begin documenting the macroinvertebrates in central Georgia, aquatic macroinvertebrates were collected from ten sampling sites along a transect of central Georgia. Live specimens were imaged, preserved, identified, and sequenced. COI mitochondrial DNA and 18s nuclear DNA and 3D images of the organisms were made publicly available. The newly documented biodiversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates included organisms from the classes Branchiopoda, Gastropoda, Insecta, Malacostraca, and Ostracoda. |
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