Mussel shells provide living space for insects and plants, and empty shells serve as nesting sites for small fish like darters. Unfortunately, for all their allure, freshwater mussels are the most ...

But ponds are typically low in dissolved oxygen, so many freshwater insects breathe air and can fly between ponds. Water scorpions use their tails like snorkels to draw air from the surface and great ...

This is a beginner's guide to the common groups of freshwater invertebrates found in Britain ... The guide is split into two sections, covering the insects and non-insect invertebrates separately. On ...

The film explores the diverse ecosystem of freshwater ponds, showcasing various animals and plants that inhabit these ...

Halle-Jena-Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany, and colleagues was titled, "Meta-analysis reveals declines in terrestrial but increases in freshwater insect abundances." ...