BioNet Documentation
Functional Feeding Groups
Functional Feeding Groups (FFG) attempt to classify benthic macroinvertebrates by their method of feeding. BioNet uses the following classifications:
| CF | Filterer |
| CG | Collector/Gatherer |
| CG/PR | Collector/Predator |
| CG/SC | Collector/Scraper |
| OM | Omnivore |
| OM/CG | Omnivore/Collector |
| PA | Parasite |
| PI | Piercer |
| PR | Predator |
| PR/CG | Predator/Collector |
| PR/OM | Predator/Omnivore |
| SC | Scraper |
| SC/CG | Scraper/Collector |
| SH | Shredder |
| SV | Scavenger |
| UN | Unidentified |
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