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d-frame net sampling

Subcategory: aquatic invertebrate survey
Papers: 5 | Mentions: 5

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Description

Standardized sampling of large and small benthic invertebrates using D-net sweeps and benthic cores, with zooplankton sampling using mesh nets. Animals identified to species or family level for community composition analysis.

Typical Equipment

  • 0.33 m² benthic D-net
  • 0.02 m² benthic core
  • 80-μm mesh net
  • 2.2 L Van-Dorn sampler

Output Measurements

  • species abundance
  • community composition
  • invertebrate density