ASTM-D4343 Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Ekman Grab Sampler (Withdrawn 2003)

ASTM-D4343 - 1984 R98 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Ekman Grab Sampler (Withdrawn 2003)

Scope

1.1 This practice covers the procedures for obtaining qualitative or quantitative samples of macroinvertebrates inhabiting soft sediments.

1.2 This device is used in freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and usually small bodies of water.

1.3 For the advantages and limitations of selecting grab sampling devices, see Guide D4387.

1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautions, see Section 5.

Keywords

Benthic macroinvertebrates (collecting); Fresh water-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Sampling-benthic macroinvertebrates; Ekman grab sampler, practice,; Ekman grab sampler; collecting benthic macroinvertebrates, practice; ICS Number Code 07.080 (Biology. Botany. Zoology)

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11.06 (Biological Effects and Environmental Fate; Biotechnology)

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07.080 (Biology. Botany. Zoology Including biotechnology)

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Document Number

ASTM-D4343-84(1998)

Revision Level

1984 R98 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Replaced

Publication Date

Feb. 24, 1984

Document Type

Practice

Page Count

2 pages

Committee Number

E47.03