Pond net
- Pronunciation
- /pɒnd nɛt/
- Category
- Equipment
- Singular
- Pond net
- Plural
- Pond nets
Definition
A tool consisting of a mesh net attached to a handle, used for collecting aquatic insects and other small organisms from ponds and other bodies of water.
Etymology
Derived from 'pond', a small body of still water, and 'net', a device made of interwoven fibers used for catching.
Example
Entomologists often use a pond net to collect water beetles and nymphs for their research.
Synonyms
- Aquatic net
Related Terms
- Dip net
- Stream net
- Sampling
- Aquatic insects
Usage Notes
Pond nets are essential tools in aquatic entomology for capturing and studying insects and other small water organisms.