Understand 'caddis' refers to an insect living in water, helpful when discussing freshwater biology. Caddis larvae are indicators of water quality in our river studies.
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Natural Materials
'Caddis' build cases using natural debris, an interesting point for conversations on insect behavior. That caddis has incorporated sand grains into its case.
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Fly Fishing Context
Fly fishers use 'caddis' to refer to artificial lures that resemble the insect. He tied a caddis onto his line hoping to catch trout.