# Freshwater Macro Invertebrates

> Interactive classification tool for freshwater macroinvertebrates with glossary and geolocation. (iPhone/iPad app by OEECPA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshwater-macro-invertebrates/id871058630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OEECPA](https://appshunter.io/developer/913406122)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 166 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshwater-macro-invertebrates/id871058630/reviews.md

## What is Freshwater Macro Invertebrates?

Freshwater Macroinvertebrates will assist students and teachers in classifying and categorising Freshwater Macro Invertebrates which can be found in and around the unique Queensland (Australia) environment and as a result learn more about the characteristics, differences and similarities between them.

Freshwater Macroinvertebrates functions by using an interactive process of elimination similar to using Dichotomous Keys in the science domain. Users will filter through a presented list of freshwater macroinvertebrates by using a series of menus that will apply ‘real-time’ filters (based on animal characteristics) to the presented list so users can narrow their possible selection.

Included within 'Freshwater Macro invertebrates' is a Glossary of Terms, Contributors and links to their respective websites and a geolocation page which will detect the users location and show it on a map. This functionality requires internet connectivity.

## Key features

- Interactive classification process
- Real-time filtering by characteristics
- Glossary of terms
- Geolocation feature
- Suitable for students and teachers

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshwater-macro-invertebrates/id871058630/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great application to SPI

*2018-06-01, version 2.2.3*

The school has been using the app for about three years for the Year 7 Biology class to identify invertebrate at three locations along the same creek. Students draw up an excel spreadsheet and determine the stream pollution index (SPI). The SPI is compared.

### 2/5 — Incorrect taxonomy

*2014-07-06, version Version 1.4.5*

The app is easy to use, but contains a large number of taxonomic errors. For example, Naucoridae is not Trichoptera, but Hemiptera. Also, the photo labelled as a Simuliidae is actually a Culicidae. These must be rectified to make the app useful.

### 3/5 — Update for iPhone!

*2014-06-03*

I would love to be able to use this on my iPhone! Please update!!

## Frequently asked questions about Freshwater Macro Invertebrates

### What is Freshwater Macro Invertebrates used for?

Freshwater Macro Invertebrates is an educational tool designed to help students and teachers classify and categorize freshwater macroinvertebrates. It uses an interactive process of elimination, similar to dichotomous keys, to identify different species.

### How does Freshwater Macro Invertebrates help users classify organisms?

The app employs an interactive process of elimination. Users filter a list of macroinvertebrates by selecting characteristics through a series of menus, which apply real-time filters to narrow down the possible selections.

### What additional resources are included in Freshwater Macro Invertebrates?

Beyond classification, the app provides a Glossary of Terms for understanding scientific vocabulary, information about Contributors with website links, and a geolocation page that displays the user's location on a map.

### Does Freshwater Macro Invertebrates require an internet connection?

Internet connectivity is required for the geolocation functionality, which detects the user's location and displays it on a map. Other classification features may function offline.

### What is the age rating for Freshwater Macro Invertebrates?

Freshwater Macro Invertebrates has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and educators.

### On which devices can Freshwater Macro Invertebrates be used?

Currently, Freshwater Macro Invertebrates is supported on iPads, providing a tablet-based learning experience for its users.

### When was Freshwater Macro Invertebrates last updated?

The app was last updated on June 14, 2018, with version 2.2.4. It was initially released on May 5, 2014.

### Does Freshwater Macro Invertebrates have ads?

No, Freshwater Macro Invertebrates does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted educational experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.4 — 2018-06-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fix up incorrect tolerance settings
- Resolve duplication of Freshwater Mussel
- Fix grammar in the geolocation permission notice
- Remove incorrect image from dragonfly page

### 2.2.3 — 2018-05-31

Complete revamp of the iPad application, made more responsive and better designed. Have added more videos of the specimen and improved native support for video playback. Improved image gallery feature and cellular detection for geolocation feature.
Added additional specimens as well as providing more scientific information.

### 1.5.0 — 2014-08-03

Freshwater Macro invertebrates logo on all screens has been modified and updated. Filters page has additional options to select all types in each category instead of having to select reset buttons to clear filters (i.e. you can reset each category filter).

### Version 1.4.5 — 2014-06-12

- Corrections made to filter view
- Updates to Specimen views (images and classifcations)
- Updates to Locator view
- General updates to layout on all views (i.e. positioning)

### 1.4.4 — 2014-05-30

- Updated image border colour in filter page and within specimen screens.

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