ASTM-D4557 1995
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D4557-85(1995) Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Surber and Related Type Samplers
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 1995 | 2 |
ASTM D4557-85-Reapproved1995
Historical Standard: Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Surber and Related Type Samplers
ASTM D4557
Scope
1.1 This practice covers the procedures for obtaining a sample of macroinvertebrates inhabiting mud, sand, gravel, or rubble substrate.
1.2 The device is restricted to use in shallow streams or shallow areas of rivers, and it depends on a water velocity of not less than 0.05 m/s to wash the sample into a net.
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific hazard statement, see 6.8.
Keywords
Benthic macroinvertebrates (collecting); Estuarine environments-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Fresh water-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Marine environments-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Sampling-benthic macroinvertebrates; Surber/related samplers, practice,; Drift net sampler; collecting benthic macroinvertebrates with Surber/related samplers,; practice,; Surber sampler; collecting benthic macroinvertebrates, practice
ICS Code
ICS Number Code n/a
DOI: 10.1520/D4557-85R95