Project:

Survey of seasonal macroinvertebrates taken to be DNA barcoded to test the biodiversity from the Massapequa Preserve

Students:

Mia Cespites, Ryanne Hilt, Isabella Buonaspina, Angelina Prizzi, Angelina Prizzi

School:

Massapequa High School Ames, Nassau

Mentors:

August Eberling

Abstract:

Biodiversity in a wetland ecosystem like the Masaapequa Preserve is important. A rich biodiversity ensures that some organisms will survive environmental pressures in the ecosystem. Many different organisms call this marsh habitat their home. In the Massapequa Preserve the temperament forest-wetland ecosystem we found a variety of animals like insects and macroinvertebrates. By observing the diverse insects and macroinvertebrates in the Massapequa Preserve wetland it allows us to determine if it is a thriving ecosystem. Students went inside of the water using waders and collected sediments from the pond using a net. As well, the students had found land organisms by using tweezers and a shovel-like tool. By using this process he can extract DNA and barcode it to see if there is biodiversity in the ecosystem.

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