Ship-induced Waves Affect Snails, Crabs And Insect Larvae In Sandy Lakes And Rivers
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 13:21
in Biology & Nature
Snails, crabs, insect larvae - the shores of rivers and lakes are populated by thousands of small animals that play an important role in the food chain of the freshwater ecosystem. They eat the leaves which fall into the water, among other things, and help keep the waters clean. Scientists are now studying the impact that ship-induced waves can have on these small animals.