BPHS science students study invertebrates from Kennyetto Creek

Students in Brian Henry’s Adirondack Sciences class at Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School recently participated in an invertebrate stream survey of the Kennyetto Creek. Students collected samples of a variety of organisms and then brought their samples back to the classroom to study and identify the various species.

Henry said that invertebrates can be used to determine the relative health of aquatic ecosystems. Among the species students identified in their samples were stonefly nymphs, dobsonfly nymphs, crayfish, and whirlygig beetles.