In this lab activity, students will observe the minute animals that live between sand grains. The activity includes a list of materials, procedures, and discussion question. It is supplemented with reference images and a list of species and their phyla, including Gastrotrichicha, Crustacea/Ostracoda, Crustacea/Copepoda/Harpacticoidea, Nematoda, Turbellaria, Nemertina, Archiannelida, Polychaeta, and Oligochaeta.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Biology:Diversity,
Microbiology
Resource Type:
Activities:Lab Activity
Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Topics:
Biosphere:Diversity,
Microbiology,
Ecology:Habitats:Marine
Keywords: water bear, tardigrade, tardigrada
