A Toolbox for Working with Living Invertebrates

 

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2005, Volume 26

Abstract

My objective is to promote more successful collection, culture, handling, viewing, and classroom investigation of living invertebrates by using the ‘right tool for the right job.' To do this, I present ideas for building and using novel, inexpensive tools (i.e., "gadgets and gizmos") for efficient collection of a wide variety of living invertebrates in the field. I also offer new approaches, materials, and tools for improved handling and viewing of living invertebrates in the laboratory. A central theme is to minimize distress to organisms and to reduce frustration for students and instructors.

Keywords:  field methods, invertebrate, view chambers

Bowling Green State University, Ohio (2004)