ASTM-D4345 › Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Van Veen Grab Sampler (Withdrawn 2003)
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers the procedures for obtaining qualitative or quantitative samples of macroinvertebrates inhabiting sand, clay, mud, gravel, and similar substrates.
1.2 This device is used in marine and estuarine waters and is adaptable for large rivers.
1.3 For advantages and limitations for 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 or regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautions, see Section 5.
Keywords
Benthic macroinvertebrates (collecting); Estuarine environments-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Fresh water-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Marine environments-collecting benthic macroinvertebrates; Sampling-benthic macroinvertebrates; Van Veen grab sampler, practice,; Van Veen grab sampler; collecting benthic macroinvertebrates, practice; ICS Number Code 07.080 (Biology. Botany. Zoology)
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07.080 (Biology. Botany. Zoology Including biotechnology)
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Document Number
ASTM-D4345-84
Revision Level
1984 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Replaced
Publication Date
Feb. 24, 1984
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
E47.03