Macrozoobenthos

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The totality of the organisms living in the benthal ("body of water") is called benthos . Under Macrozoobenthos the animal organisms are in this case up to a defined size (with the eye combined still visible).

Often represented in this group (selection):

• Sponges
• Coelenterates
• Crayfish ,
• Mussels ,
• Snails ,
• Vortex worms ,
• Leeches and
• Insect larvae
  • Stonefly larvae
  • Caddis fly larvae
  • Mayfly larvae
  • Large winged larvae
  • Dragonfly larvae
  • Beetles and beetle larvae
  • Two-winged larvae

They are essential indicator types for water habitats and are used to assess water quality.