B6.1.1 Flashcards
What are pooters
Suck on mouthpiece to draw insects into the holding chamber. A filter stops them from going into your mouth
What are sweep nets
Sweep a large net through the air to catch flying insects or those in long grass
What is kick sampling
“Kick” a river bed or bank to disturb the mud and then hold a net downstream to capture any organisms released into the water.
What is tree beating
Stretch a large white cloth under a tree. Shake or beat the tree to dislodge invertebrates that fall onto a cloth.
What is a pitfall trap
Dig a whole in the ground which crawling invertebrates can fall into. Cover the hole with a roof so it doesn’t fill with rain water.
What do scientists use to identify living organisms
Scientists use identification keys to identify living organisms.