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3. They inhabit freshwater habitats in South America, particularly in the Amazon River basin. 4. Piranhas are opportunistic carnivores, feeding on fish, insects, crustaceans, and small animals. 5.

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Bioindicators are biological systems that can show (indicate) a measurable effect. Aquatic insects can be bioindicators of water quality. The Indiana 4-H bioindicator cards show larval stages of ...