Macroinvertebrates consist of hundreds of species that can be found in vernal pools. In this video try and find the fairy shrimp, mosquito larvae, water mites, copepods, chironomid midges, and so much more! Macroinvertebrates are key to the vernal pool ecosystem as they help decompose the leaf litter and provide food for amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
very nice, what camera are you using?
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I used a Sony Digital 8. I placed it on a tripod and had the lens about an inch above the water line (while I stood very, very still).
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