Assessing pollution Flashcards
1
Q
How is a lichen an indicator species
A
Specific lichen can survive in sulfur-polluted environments
2
Q
How is blackspot fungus an indicator species
A
It is a fungus which grows on roses
It cannot survive in air polluted environments.
3
Q
Aquatic invertebrate species found in low polluted environments
A
Stonefly Nymph
Dragonfly nymph
4
Q
Aquatic invertebrate species found in a fairly polluted environment
A
Freshwater shrimp
Water louse
5
Q
Aquatic invertebrate species found in a highly polluted environment
A
Bloodworm
Sludgeworm
