AuthorGuthrie, M.
Year1989
TitleAnimals of the Surface Film
ISBN0 85546 271 X
SeriesNaturalists’ Handbooks
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteA general introduction to the groups of organisms involved.
SourceNaturalists’ Handbooks, No 12, 85pp, The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd
Illustrationsline drawings an 4 colour plates
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Describes the eclectic mixture of organisms associated with the surface film in ponds and streams
Examine with x8 or x10 hand lens ( Stereo Microscope is also useful)
Specimen Preparationas appropriate for type of organism
Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentCOLLEMBOLAspringtailsAnimalia
For identificationCurrentCOLEOPTERAbeetlesAnimalia
For identificationCurrentDIPTERAtwo-winged fliesAnimalia
For identificationCurrentHEMIPTERAbugsAnimalia
For identificationCurrentCHROMISTAalgae
For identificationCurrentPROTOZOAprotists, single-celled organisms
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