Fresh Water Name Trail
Product Code : EL-FS-11216
Quick Answer: The Fresh Water Name Trail is a splash-proof, wipe-clean fold-out key for identifying minibeasts in ponds and streams; it folds to B5 size and includes a simple biotic index.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Simple flow chart showing representatives of the main groups in ponds and streams
- Covers insects with nymphs or larvae, legless animals such as hydra and leeches, and jointed-leg animals such as crustaceans and mites
- Simple biotic index for judging how clean the water is
- Splash proof and wipe clean for outdoor use
- Folds to B5, approximately 240 x 180 mm
- Further information on the reverse side
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Folded size | B5 (approx. 240 x 180 mm) |
| Finish | Splash proof, wipe clean |
| Format | Fold-out flow chart key |
About This Product
Beyond making a simple list of minibeasts, the trail supports investigations such as how animals breathe underwater: flatworms, leeches and snails absorb oxygen through their skin, mayfly nymphs have gills, and mosquito larvae use a 'snorkel'. Since different animals tolerate different levels of pollution, the list of minibeasts found can be used with the biotic index to judge how clean the water is. Animals from moving and still water, or from deep and shallow parts of a pond, can also be compared. The Fresh Water Name Trail is available for supply within India and for export to Guinea-Bissau, Kuwait, Mali, Latvia and Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can the guide be used to assess water quality?
Yes. It features a simple biotic index. Different animals tolerate different levels of pollution, so the list of minibeasts found can be used to judge how clean the water is.
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For a quotation on the Fresh Water Name Trail, contact School Equipments India.
