MacroInvertebrates

Functionality & Mechanism

This mobile field reference tool, developed as a student project at the University of Vermont, provides a dedicated interface to the Vermont Macroinvertebrate Database. The application synchronizes with its source website on demand, providing current data for field-based identification of organisms. The system is designed to facilitate rapid identification by presenting curated content for specific Vermont streams. Its database details the most common macroinvertebrates for individual waterways, which represent more than 95% of the organisms typically found in those locations.

Intended Use & Scope

Intended for field researchers, interns, and environmental science students, this tool functions as a portable digital key for macroinvertebrate identification within Vermont. Its primary utility is to provide rapid, location-specific reference material during fieldwork. This app is designed to supplement learning and may be most effective when used alongside formal instruction or established research protocols.