Activity 3
Biological sample ID
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Learning Intention
Learning Intention
To identify and record the different phytoplankton (algae) and zooplankton species in our Hawkesbury River water samples
Phytoplankton ID
Phytoplankton ID
Use your best observation skills to work out these algal species. These pictures were taken using an iPhone and stereo microscope at various magnifications. Download the Algal ID chart to help you work out the species and their category (ie clean water, polluting etc). Remember that these are 3 dimensional species, but we can only see one view on these pictures.
Zooplankton ID
Zooplankton ID
Check out the amazing videos of these microscopic animals called zooplankton that live in our waterways! Can you use your research skills to identify the species?