A terrestrial vacuum sampler for macroinvertebrates. Harper, C. A. & Guynn, D. C. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 1998.
A terrestrial vacuum sampler for macroinvertebrates. [pdf]Paper  abstract   bibtex   
Macoinvertebrate abundance and biomass is an important consideration when managing upland game birds. Although several techniques have been employed sampling macroinvertebrate communities, the advantages of sampling with a vacuum sampler are discussed. Instructions are given on modifying a blower/vac into a vacuum sampler for macroinvertebrates. Cost efficiency, ease of use and increased mobility make this vacuum sampler more attractive than the D-vac sampler. Potential value as a sampling tool for other ecological data, such as salamander density and mast abundance, make this sampler a useful tool for a variety of sampling situations.

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