04/22/2026
Sharing this remarkable resource
For our second Omushkego Biodiversity poster, we bring to you: Benthic Invertebrates!
Benthic Invertebrates are tiny animals that live on the bottom of lakes, rivers and wetlands for all or part of their lives. This group includes insects (such as mosquitoes, dragonflies and beetles), worms, crayfish, snails, mussels, and more. These animals can tell us about ecosystem health and water quality because they react to pollutants in the environment. Stone flies prefer clean water versus clams that can tolerate pollution.
Enjoy exploring the world of benthic invertebrates!